DefinitionTransient tic disorder is a temporary condition in which a person makes one or many brief, repeated, difficult to control movements or noises (tics).Alternative NamesTic - transient tic disorderCauses, incidence, and risk factorsTransient tic disorder is common in children.The cause of transient tic disorder can be physical or mental (psychological). It may be a mild form of Tourette syndrome.SymptomsThe child may have facial tics or tics involving movement of the arms, legs, or other areas.Tics may involve:Movements that occur again and again and don't have a rhythmAn overwhelming urge to make the movementBrief and jerky movements that include the following: BlinkingClenching the fistsCurling the toesFlaring the nostrilsGrimacingJerking the armsKickingOpening the mouthRaising th