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Self slapping and making strange noise

2023-12-09 14:29:41
Hi My friend has a strange condition from his childhood. He use to make strange noise every 5,10minutes and slap himself. Also while speaking with people he suddenly stops and slaps himself and make that noise. What to do?
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Looks like a stereotypic movement or a tic disorder. Needs further evaluation.
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consult a neurologist.

Answered2023-12-09 16:33:13

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