What is the disease where people have involuntary movement known as ticks?
Doyley, The most common disease associated with tics is Tourette’s syndrome which is an inherited disorder characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics (repeated muscle contractions). Symptoms of Tourette’s usually develop during childhood or early adolescence. Patients with the disorder often develop behavioral problems such as hyperactivity, inattention, impulsivity, obsessions, and compulsions. In most cases, symptoms vary in frequency and in severity. Tics are involuntary muscle contractions that interrupt normal activities. They often are preceded by a strong sensation or urge that is temporarily relieved following the muscle contraction. Examples of common tics include the following – Blinking. Clearing the throat. Facial twitching. Grunting (this does not include tennis stars!).Shrugging the shoulders. Movement disorders are neurological conditions that affect the speed, fluency, quality, and ease of movement. Abnormal fluency or speed of movement (dyskinesia) may involve exce
