Mental Health Conditions
Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder
Moderate
ICD-10: F95 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: क्रोनिक टिक विकार · தமிழ்: நாள்பட்ட டிக் கோளாறு · ಕನ್ನಡ: ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲದ ಟಿಕ್ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ · తెలుగు: దీర్ఘకాల టిక్ రుగ్మత · বাংলা: দীর্ঘস্থায়ী টিক ব্যাধি · मराठी: जुनाट टिक विकार · ગુજરાતી: ક્રોનિક ટિક વિકાર
About this condition
This is a neurological condition characterized by persistent motor or vocal tics lasting more than a year, though not both types together. The tics are sudden, repetitive movements or sounds that a person cannot easily control. Treatment may include behavioral therapy, medication, and stress management to reduce tic frequency and severity.
Common symptoms
repetitive movements
involuntary sounds
eye blinking
facial grimacing
throat clearing
muscle twitches
When to see a doctor: within 2-4 weeks for evaluation
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | क्रोनिक टिक विकार · लगातार मांसपेशियों की ऐंठन · टिक रोग · अनैच्छिक हरकत |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | நாள்பட்ட டிக் கோளாறு · திரும்ப திரும்ப இயக்கங்கள் · அசைவு கோளாறு |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲದ ಟಿಕ್ ಅಸ್ವಸ್ಥತೆ · ಪುನರಾವರ್ತಿತ ಚಲನೆಗಳು · ಅನೈಚ್ಛಿಕ ಚಲನೆ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | దీర్ఘకాల టిక్ రుగ్మత · పునరావృత కదలికలు · అసంకల్పిత చలనాలు |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | দীর্ঘস্থায়ী টিক ব্যাধি · বারবার নড়াচড়া · অনৈচ্ছিক নড়াচড়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | जुनाट टिक विकार · वारंवार हालचाली · अनैच्छिक हालचाल |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | ક્રોનિક ટિક વિકાર · પુનરાવર્તિત હલનચલન · અનૈચ્છિક હલનચલન |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder?
repetitive movements, involuntary sounds, eye blinking, facial grimacing, throat clearing, muscle twitches.
When should I see a doctor?
within 2-4 weeks for evaluation
Is Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder?
Severity is classified as Moderate. within 2-4 weeks for evaluation.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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