Could my son have tics??

Question

my son has always been very vocal,often screaming,making odd noises,id joke that he has non-swearing tourrettes!!!

when watching tv,he clears his throat,coughs,

over the last 3 years,he has at some point done the following,

compulsively washed hands,checked food is ok in lunch box 20 odd times walking to school,,rubbed his eyes,noes,backs of legs with foot

yesterday someone told me about tics,

it was like "god that is sooo my son"

what da ya think???,,,how can i help him??

he is 7 and been through alot of stress

Answer 1

These are symptoms of anxiety. Young boys often present symptoms differently that girls or adults.  He needs stability and consistency at home etc.. Make sure he has lots of opportunities for physical activity, enroll him in soccer or something at the local rec center. Minimize TV and video games during the day. Try reading together before bed. Encourage him by asking how things make him feel throughout the day, let him know those feelings are normal and share how you felt about things when you were a kid.  

Answer 2

I don't know. But I use to yawn allot, kind of weird nervous yawns but I don't think it was tic's or tourrette's.

Maybe he's just a uncomfortable nervous kid. But I don't know the extent of stuff, only you do.

Answer 3

You act as if its funny...... Go to the docter.

Answer 4

well it seems like it, but since im not a doctor, even thought when i grow up i want to, i sudgest you go to the doctors, desides you should always take him to a monthy or yearly check up

Answer 5

I have tourettes and It sure sounds like he does, too. I've had a few of those kind of tics when I was younger. I would go to a doctor and they'll let you know if he does for sure. A lot of people get confused about tourettes syndrome and just think that you swear out of nowhere, but fact is theres a few kinds, vocal tics, motor tics, its best to research it. Usually if you do go to a doctor and he is diagnosed with tourettes, there probably going to prescribe medication, do test, etc.

Also..... Stress is a major factor, thats how a lot of tics act up. Even now when I'm really stressed out I'll tic every now and then.