How to Get Rid of a Nose or Mouth Twitch

Dealing with a nose or mouth twitch can be devastating, especially in children. Often misdiagnosed and unsuccessfully treated this condition baffles and concerns many parents. Knowing the causes and possible treatments available can help you get back control and assist in finding a solution.

Instructions

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  Diagnose the cause of the nose or mouth twitch by consulting a neurologist. Common conditions are Tourette's, OCD and nerve injury. Pinpointing the cause is the best way to target the proper solution.

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  Consider hypnotherapy, which successfully controls problems in many cases. Hypnotherapy training is available and can be used anytime and anywhere to ensure full time control of the symptoms.

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  Use neuro-linguistic programming to teach a child to focus away from the desire to twitch. This method often requires the child to learn focus techniques that can solve other associated issues as well. Try as many individual techniques as it takes; many solutions work for only a short time and a long term solution is found by trial and error.

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  Try a holistic healing program designed for the specific needs of the patient. Acupuncture combined with proper herbal medication can greatly improve the symptoms when used in conjunction with the advice of a medical professional.

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  Research available medications to control nose and mouth twitching. Common choices are haloperidol, clonidine, pimozide, and clonazepam.