Some parents have found that their children often experience inattention, hyperactivity, and even strange noises in their daily lives. Could this be due to Tourette's syndrome?
Being lively and active is a natural trait of children, but some "hyperactivity" is not innate, but rather a manifestation of Tourette Syndrome in children.
Tourette's syndrome is more common in children aged 4 to 12 years old. In the early stages, it is often manifested as involuntary blinking, shaking of the head, and shrugging of the shoulders. In the later stages, vocal tics may occur, often manifested as involuntary throat sounds, roars, and other symptoms. If parents find that their children repeatedly experience the above symptoms, they must take their children to the hospital for treatment.
Tourette's syndrome is a psychological disorder that often fluctuates with the child's mental state. When the child is nervous, anxious, and lacks sleep, the condition will worsen; When in a state of mental relaxation or after sleep, the condition may be alleviated and even symptoms may disappear. At the same time, children with tic disorders are more sensitive than normal children.
Therefore, parents need to pay more attention to the emotions of children with Tourette's syndrome and provide them with sufficient sense of security.
In addition, it is necessary to ensure that children with Tourette's syndrome have sufficient outdoor exercise and rest time to avoid excessive academic pressure that can worsen the condition of Tourette's syndrome.
Does precocious puberty affect a child's development?
Premature puberty refers to the appearance of secondary sexual characteristics in boys before the age of 9 and in girls before the age of 8.
Men may exhibit thickened hair, long Adam's apple, and altered voice, while women may experience breast development and menarche.
Precocious puberty is divided into central precocious puberty and peripheral precocious puberty.
Central precocious puberty, also known as true precocious puberty, is often caused by central nervous system disorders such as hypothalamic, pituitary tumors, or other central nervous system disorders. Children with precocious puberty not only exhibit secondary sexual characteristics, but also have a mature reproductive system, which is more common in boys.
Peripheral precocious puberty, also known as pseudo precocious puberty, is caused by various reasons leading to an increase in steroid hormones in the body to puberty levels, with only secondary sexual characteristics present and no accompanying reproductive system maturation.
Premature puberty can lead to early development in children, and if not treated in a timely manner, the child may end up with short stature due to premature closure of the epiphyseal plates, or develop psychological disorders. Its onset is related to family factors, environmental factors, dietary factors, etc.
To prevent early puberty in children, parents should do the following: Firstly, children should not consume tonics such as deer antler, ginseng, and purple river chariot, and should also control their intake of high calorie, high-fat foods such as fast food and puffed foods. Secondly, children should not be exposed to electronic products too early or for a long time, especially avoiding exposure to sexual content. Finally, it should be noted that if the father of the child has nocturnal emissions for the first time or the mother has an early onset of menstruation, the probability of the child developing precocious puberty will also be higher.