What Is a Tic Disorder? HealthQM

How Do You Know If You Have a Tic Disorder?

Tics are involuntary and repetitive sounds (vocal tics) or movements (motor tics) that can be rapid, sudden, recurrent, and nonrhythmic [1]. They are due to an urge or sensation that eases after performing the movement or the sound. 1. What Are the Types of Tics? 1.1. Primary Tics Transient tic disorders are motor or vocal…

Chondrocalcinosis HeathQM

What Are the Causes of Chondrocalcinosis?

Chondrocalcinosis is a disease characterized by the accumulation of calcium phosphate crystals (Pyrophosphate) in the joints. It is mainly due to magnesium deficiency; however, it can also be related to other diseases and metabolic disorders. I. How is Pyrophosphate Produced in the joints? Chondrocytes are specialized cells that control the synthesis of cartilage, from collagen…