Facial tics
Sudden, repetitive, nonrhythmic motor movements (spasms), involving the eyes and muscles of the face.
What is Facial tics?
Facial tics is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Facial tics that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Facial tics
The following conditions have been associated with Facial tics. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Dravet syndrome
Dravet syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine
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Japanese encephalitis
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New-onset refractory status epilepticus
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PANDAS
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Self-limited neonatal epilepsy
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amyloidosis, hereditary systemic 1
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autosomal recessive Parkinson disease 14
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Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Facial tics is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.