A tic is a type of involuntary movement, usually a small one. Larger involuntary movements are known as spasms, tremor (shaking), or seizures (fits). A tic symptom needs prompt professional medical investigation.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Tic as a symptom include:
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causes of Tic
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Tic: Do not confuse this word with tick. Habitual, repeated contraction of certain muscles, resulting in stereotyped individualized actions that can be voluntarily suppressed for only brief periods, e.g., clearing the throat, sniffing, pursing the lips, excessive blinking; especially prominent when the person is under stress; there is no known pathologic substrate.spasm. SYN: Brissaud disease, habit chorea, habit spasm. [Fr.]
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.
Disorders characterized by recurrent TICS that may interfere with speech and other activities. Tics are sudden, rapid, nonrhythmic, stereotyped motor movements or vocalizations which may be exacerbated by stress and are generally attenuated during absorbing activities. Tic disorders are distinguished from conditions which feature other types of abnormal movements that may accompany general medical conditions. (From DSM-IV, 1994)
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A local and habitual twitching especially in the face
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)
The list of organs typically affected by Tic may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Tic mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 41 causes of Tic
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Tic. Of the 41 causes of Tic that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
See the analysis of the prevalence of 41 causes of Tic
The following list of conditions have 'Tic' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
The following list of conditions have 'Tic' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.
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Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Tic, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
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Subtypes of Tic:
Twitches (30 causes), Tics (6 causes), Jerky movements (3 causes), Myokymia (4 causes), Facial Myokymia (1 cause), Generalized Myokymia, Eyelid Myokymia
Medical Conditions associated with Tic:
Twitches (30 causes), Itching skin (1268 causes), Spasms (1848 causes), Muscle twitch (197 causes), Seizures (2041 causes), Movement symptoms (2556 causes), Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Muscle spasms (1689 causes), Skin problems (3304 causes), Muscle symptoms (4254 causes)
Symptoms related to Tic:
Tremor (279 causes), Spasms (1848 causes), Seizures (2041 causes), Tourrette syndrome, Simple tics, Simple motor tics, Complex tics, Complex motor tics, Complex phonic tics, Chronic tics, Transient tics
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