Doctors Warn of ‘Functional Tic Disorder’ From TikTok

Doctors at Vanderbilt University’s Medical Center in Tennessee say they’re seeing an influx of patients with similar ailments in what is now known as ‘Functional Tic Disorder.’ "I think that there's something that the visual aspect of it seems like it has more of an impact," Dr. David Isaacs told WTVF. He says the uptick in new cases in his clinic aligns with the pandemic, where great stress could also be a factor. Inside Edition Digital’s Stephanie Officer explains.