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Tics: Introduction

Tics: A condition which is characterized by an involuntary, compulsive, rapid and repetitive movement. See free access online books about Tics below. See detailed information below for a list of 8 causes of Tics, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Tics:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Tics. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Types of Tics:

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See full list of 2 types for Tics

Tics: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Tics, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Tics Treatments

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Tics

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Diagnostic Guides for Tics

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Tics from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Tics. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Tics

Medical Books Excerpts
  • Chorea
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • Chorea
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • CHOREA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • MYOCLONUS
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • Myoclonus
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Tics
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • Myoclonus
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Tics
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • Fasciculations
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Myoclonus
  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)
  • Chorea
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Myoclonus
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • Myoclonus
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • Tics
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • CHOREA
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • MYOCLONUS
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
 

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Tics: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Detailed list of causes of Tics

The list below shows some of the causes of Tics mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 8 causes of Tics

How Common are these Causes of Tics?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Tics. Of the 8 causes of Tics that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 0 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "common" diseases
  • 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 0 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 8 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 8 causes of Tics

Conditions listing symptoms: Tics:

The following list of conditions have 'Tics' 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.

C

  • Choreoacanthocytosis amyotrophic ... tics

    E

  • Epilepsy ... tics

    P

  • PANDAS ... tics
  • Psychogenic Movement Disorders ... tics

    T

  • Tics ... tics
  • Tourette Syndrome ... tics

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  • Classifications of Tics:

    Medical Conditions associated with Tics:

    Spasms (1848 causes), Tic (30 causes), Movement symptoms (2556 causes), Twitches (30 causes), Seizures (2041 causes), Itching skin (1268 causes), Skin symptoms (3572 causes), Muscle spasms (1689 causes), Skin problems (3304 causes), Muscle symptoms (4254 causes), Muscle twitch (197 causes)

    Symptoms related to Tics:

    Seizures (2041 causes), Muscle spasms (1689 causes), Epilepsy (104 causes), Tourrette syndrome, Simple tics, Simple motor tics, Complex tics, Complex motor tics, Complex phonic tics, Chronic tics, Transient tics

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