Tourette syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 8, 2018 · Tourette (too-RET) syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled. For instance, you might repeatedly blink your eyes, shrug your shoulders or blurt out unusual sounds or offensive words.
Tourette syndrome - Wikipedia
WEBTourette syndrome or Tourette's syndrome (abbreviated as TS or Tourette's) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood or adolescence. It is characterized by multiple movement (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic.
Tourette's Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment - WebMD
WEBMar 7, 2024 · Tourette's syndrome is a problem with the nervous system that causes people to make sudden movements or sounds, called tics, that they can't control. For...
Tourette Syndrome - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
WEBNov 28, 2023 · Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder that may cause you to have sudden unwanted and uncontrolled rapid and repeated movements or vocal sounds called tics. TS is one of a group of disorders of the developing nervous system called tic …
What is Tourette - Tourette Association of America
WEBTourette Syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children, adolescents and adults. The condition is characterized by sudden, involuntary movements and/or sounds called tics. Tics can range from mild/inconsequential to moderate and severe, and are disabling in some cases.
Tourette's syndrome - NHS
WEBTourette's syndrome is a condition that causes a person to make involuntary sounds and movements called tics. It usually starts during childhood, but the tics and other symptoms usually improve after several years and sometimes go away completely.
About Tourette Syndrome | Tourette Syndrome | CDC
WEBMay 15, 2024 · Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a condition of the nervous system that causes people to make sudden and repeated twitches, movements, or sounds, called "tics". Health professionals look at the person's symptoms to diagnosis TS and other tic disorders. Although there is no cure for TS, treatment can help manage the tics. What it is.
Tourette syndrome - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBAug 8, 2018 · Tics aren't caused by medications, other substances or another medical condition. Tics must change over time in location, frequency, type, complexity or severity. A diagnosis of Tourette syndrome might be overlooked because the …
Tourette Syndrome | Tourette Syndrome | CDC - Centers for …
WEBFeatured. Treatment of Tourette Syndrome. Describes available treatments and support for people with Tourette Syndrome. Other Concerns and Conditions of Tourette Syndrome. Describes concerns and conditions that often occur with Tourette Syndrome. Data and Statistics on Tourette Syndrome. Provides data and statistics on Tourette …
Tourette syndrome: clinical features, pathophysiology, and …
WEBSummary. Tourette syndrome is a chronic neurodevelopmental disorder characterised by motor and phonic tics that can substantially diminish the quality of life of affected individuals. Evaluating and treating Tourette syndrome is complex, in part due to the heterogeneity of symptoms and comorbidities between individuals.
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