Facial Tics

Many symptons associated with Facial Tics are linked to magnesium defiency.

Sometimes a change of diet can clear them up. More magnesium rich foods and less magnesium antagonists in the diet.Facial tics in children are much more common then adults. Stress appears to make facial tics more severe. Sometimes medication that is used for attention deficient disorder children usually get rid of tics.

Some Tics can last into adult hood. But it is very rare.

All of these are considered as tics -

• Eye blinking
• Grimacing
• Mouth twitching
• Nose wrinkling
• Squinting

Tics can usually be diagnosed during a physical examination. No special tests are needed. Calling the persons attention to the tics can make it worse or in some cases cause it to continue.

Reducing stress in one's life may be helpful, as well as seeing a councilor, to help cope with stress. If the tics continues and seems to get worse you should contact your primary doctor, to make sure that it is not tourettes syndrome. Sometimes the cause of tics can be physical.

Tics often look like a nervous behavior. They do not occur during sleep. Facial tics are a way to relieve pressure when your body feels nervous or scared.