Kopyta I, Szwed-Białozyt B, Czardybon M, Drzyzdzyk K, Kałuzna-Czyz M, Korczyk R, Kozieł P. [The analysis of the clinical symptoms and social conditionings of the tic disorder in children].
Wiad Lek 2011;
64:320-323. [PMID:
22533160]
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Abstract
UNLABELLED
A tic is a rapid, involuntary and stereotypical motor movement or vocalization. The exact cause of tic disorder is unknown, but it is well established that both genetic and environmental factors are involved. Tic occurence in population was estimated on 5-100/10 000.
AIM
The purpose of the research was to analyze the clinical symptoms and social conditionings of tic disorder in children.
MATERIAL AND METHOD
The analysis was conducted on a group of 42 patients (8 girls, 34 boys) at the age of 3 to 15 years, admitted to Department of Neuropediatric of Medical University of Silesia to diagnose and treatment of tic disorder. The children's family history was analyzed. The patients were physically, neurogically, radiologically and psychologically examined.
RESULTS
The majority group were boys and the time of the symptoms appearance was an early school age. The tics were associated with emotional and anxiety disorders, compulsive behavior, psychological obsession. 9% of patients had family history of tic disorder. Pregnancy-birth history was complicated in 24% of cases. There were not abnormalities in physical, neurological and radiological examination in most cases. The majority group (83%) lives in the cities. The most parents have vocational training.
CONCLUSION
In case of appearance of twitching during suspicious behavior of child, we need to carry out a inquiring research targeted to widely understated social issues.
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