Tics are sudden, quick, movements or sounds that are often repeated. Tics can affect any part of the body including the arms, legs, shoulders and face. Depending on where the tics occur, they are called either "simple" (affecting one group of muscles) or "complex" (affecting multiple muscle groups). Generally tics are compulsive (the person feels like they have to tic), but the urge to tic can be suppressed for a variable length of time. Vocal tics can be noises, throat clearing, even blurting out whole words or even sentences. The combination of complex motor tics and vocalizations is called Tourette's syndrome.
At the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, we provide comprehensive multidisciplinary diagnostic and treatment services for patients with tic disorders.
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Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center
675 North St. Clair Street, Suite 20-100
Chicago, IL 60611-2923
For an appointment with a movement disorders specialist: (312) 695-7950
For educational materials, support groups and program information: (312) 503-4397
