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Transient tic disorder - Overview

Alternative Names

Tic - transient tic disorder

Definition of Transient tic disorder:

Transient tic disorder is a temporary condition in which a person makes one or many brief, repeated, difficult-to-control movements or noises (tics).

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Transient tic disorder is common in children.

The cause of transient tic disorder can be physical or mental (psychological). It may be a mild form of Tourette syndrome.

  • Reviewed last on: 2/13/2008
  • Luc Jasmin, MD, PhD, Departments of Anatomy & Neurological Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.