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Chronic motor tic

Chronic motor tics are uncontrollable, repetitive movements or vocal noises.

Symptoms

• Repetitive blinking
• Facial grimacing
• Repetitive movement of limbs or head
• Repetitive vocal sounds or throat clearing

Tests, treatment

Tics can be assessed during an office visit, which will include the doctor taking a history of symptoms and performing medical and neurological examinations. Unless the tic is significantly disruptive, it usually is not treated. Severe cases can be treated with medicine.

See also tic disorders