Tourette Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

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Tourette Syndrome - Symptoms, Causes, and
Treatment

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What is Tourette Syndrome?

• Tourette syndrome is a disorder that includes
  repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics)
  that cannot be easily controlled. For example,
  you may repeatedly blink your eyes, shrug your
  shoulders or blurt out unusual sounds or
  offensive words.
• Tics typically show up between ages two and
  fifteen, with the average being around six years
  of age. Males are approximately three to four
  times more likely than females to develop
  Tourette syndrome.
• Though there is no cure for Tourette syndrome,
  treatments are available. Many people with
  Tourette syndrome do not require treatment when
  symptoms are not troublesome. Tics often decrease
  or become controlled after the teen years.

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Symptoms of Tourette Syndrome

• Tics unexpected, brief, intermittent movements
  or sounds are the hallmark sign of Tourette
  syndrome. They could range from mild to severe.
  Severe symptoms may significantly intrude with
  communication, daily functioning, and quality of
  life.
• Tics are classified as
• Simple tics - These sudden, brief and repetitive
  tics include a limited number of muscle groups.
• Complex tics - These distinct, coordinated
  patterns of movements include several muscle
  groups.
• Tics could also involve movement (motor tics) or
  sounds (vocal tics). Motor tics generally start
  before vocal tics do. However, the spectrum of
  tics that people experience is diverse.

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• Causes and Risk Factors of Tourette Syndrome
• Causes
• The precise cause of Tourette syndrome is
  unknown. It is a complex disorder likely caused
  by a combination of hereditary (genetic) and
  environmental factors. Chemicals in the brain
  that transmit nerve impulses (neurotransmitters),
  involving dopamine and serotonin, may play a
  role.
• Risk factors
• Risk factors for Tourette syndrome include
• Family history - Having a family history of
  Tourette syndrome or other tic disorders may
  increase your risk of developing Tourette
  syndrome.
• Sex - Males are approximately three to four times
  more likely than females to develop Tourette
  syndrome.
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