Does tic tuk cause tics? | Israel today

We have already seen and internalized the fact that social networks cause a great deal of stress and pressure among teenagers in particular.

The use of Facebook, Instagram and Tic Tac - puts the youth in a constant race after the expensive, fashionable, trendy, and anyone or anything not in these categories, can find themselves ostracized.

Concerns about social networks are growing all over the world, Photo: Reuters

Now, a new concern is troubling the medical system in the US after a significant number of doctors across the country received mostly young patients, who as a result of the mental effects due to the multiple use of the tic tac app - began to develop involuntary spasms (tics) mainly inside or as doctors defined This, mild cases of Tourette's syndrome.

Side effects of the tortoise usually include involuntary spasms in the face, involuntary repetition of words and sentences and even involuntary sounds, such as shouting, whistling and even cursing and insults. However, doctors are not convinced that this is the only reason.

Some doctors believe that this phenomenon is typical in situations of anxiety or uncertainty, and that the corona period in which we are in the last year or so - is a major and obvious cause of this type of phenomenon, but on the other hand they reassure that this phenomenon is not permanent and can be treated with a series of supportive treatments.