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Throat tics

Article on tics involving the throat in Tourette syndrome and tic disorders

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Eye tics in Tourette Syndrome

Tics involving the eyes can be a frustrating, painful tic to experience. Eye tics can come in the form of crossing or rolling eyes, blinking, opening wide, closing tight and squinting. They can be painful and effect our eyesight depending

Shoulder tics

Category: Motor tic Description: Shoulder tics usually involve moving the shoulder in an up and down motion. This may involve one shoulder or both, and movements may have a specific pattern. The CDC lists shoulder shrugging as an example of motor

Teeth-related motor tics

Grinding, chattering, biting… The urge may be to carry out a movement, make a sound or both. Teeth are very easy to damage and an extremely sensitive area.

Eyebrow tics

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