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Tic Disorder
Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMD
Medically Reviewed
동제당한의원·Jang-Hyuk Choi, KMDHead Doctor
#Possibility / Realistic Goals

Q Honestly, can tics completely disappear with Korean medicine treatment? How should I set my expectations?

A Complete resolution does occur in some cases of mild-to-moderate tics, but the realistic goal is to reduce frequency and intensity to a level that does not interfere with daily life. It is more accurate to understand treatment as accelerating the natural course in which most tics decrease as the child grows.

Detailed Answer

The rate at which tics completely resolve with Korean medicine treatment alone varies across studies, and no scientifically established figures exist. Clinically, many children with mild tics experience a clear reduction within three months, and in moderate cases, meaningful improvement is seen when treatment continues for more than six months. Rather than complete resolution, the following two criteria serve as realistic benchmarks: first, a reduction in frequency and intensity to a level where others do not notice; second, the ability of the child to participate in school life and friendships without discomfort even if some tics remain. It helps with expectation-setting to understand treatment as accelerating and reducing the severity of the natural course in which tics decrease as the child grows.

Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective

An important treatment goal is also for the child, through the process rather than the outcome, to develop the ability to understand and manage their own body. Even if some tics remain, if the child can live with confidence, that in itself is successful treatment.

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