Tourette Syndrome
Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by tics. Tics are involuntary, rapid, sudden movements or vocalizations that occur repeatedly in the same way. It is believed that an abnormal metabolism of the neurotransmitters dopamine and serotonin are involved with the disorder. TS is genetically transmitted with the parents having a 50% chance of passing the gene on to their children. Girls with the gene have a 70% chance of displaying symptoms and boys with the gene have a 99% chance of displaying symptoms. People with this disorder feel s an irresistible urge to perform their tics. Some people with TS are able to hold their tics off for a long time, but this only leads to a stronger outburst later.
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Alternate Name(s): Tourette Syndrome ...... Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, also called simply Tourette syndrome, is a disorder characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics that begins before age 18.
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If you have Tourette syndrome, you make unusual movements or sounds, called tics. You have little or no control over them. Common tics are throat-clearing and blinking. You may repeat words, spin, or, rarely, blurt out swear words.
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Tourette's Syndrome, also known as Tourette's Disorder, is often associated with other conditions such as Attention Deficit Disorder, Executive Dysfunction, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, anxiety disorders, Bipolar Disorder, 'rage attacks' or 'storms,' sleep problems, and sensory issues. ... WELCOME TO TOURETTE SYNDROME "PLUS"
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Tourette syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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TSA strongly recommends that care and treatment decisions related to Tourette; Syndrome and any other medical condition be made in consultation with a patient's physician or other qualified health care professionals who are familiar with the specific individual's health situation...
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Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. The disorder is named for Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette, the pioneering French neurologist who in 1885 first described the condition in an 86-year-old French noblewoman.
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Tourette Syndrome (TS) information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). ... Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. The first symptoms of TS are almost always noticed...
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An online community devoted to tourette syndrome, adhd, add and ocd. We offer free chat rooms, free web pages, free email, free message boards and discussion forums, a pen-pal board, information, FAQ, educational resources, medication info, and more ... tourette syndrome child...
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