What is a Nervous Tic?

Description of the disease

A nervous tic is an involuntary spasm of facial muscles or other parts of the body, caused by stress or nervous tension. It is one of the manifestations of neurological disorders.

Classification

• Motor tics
• Vocal tics

Symptoms

Symptoms of a nervous tic may include multiple involuntary muscle contractions, sudden movements of the face, neck or other parts of the body, as well as involuntary sounds.

Causes

Causes of a nervous tic may include genetic factors, stress, fatigue, nervous tension, as well as certain neurological and mental disorders.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis of a nervous tic includes examination by a neurologist, medical history, as well as neurological and psychological tests.

Treatment

Treatment of a nervous tic may include physiotherapy, psychotherapy, medication, as well as relaxation methods and stress management.

Prevention

Prevention of a nervous tic includes reducing stress, leading a healthy lifestyle, regular sleep and rest.

Doctor

The doctor responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of a nervous tic is a neurologist.