Diseases
tourette disorder
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Overview
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a condition of the nervous system. TS causes people to have “tics”. Tics are sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly. People who have tics cannot stop their body from doing these things. For example, a person might keep blinking over and over.
Symptoms
- blinking.
- eye rolling.
- jerking of the head or limbs.
- shoulder shrugging.
- touching objects and other people.
Causes
- the exact cause of tourette syndrome isn't known. it's a complex disorder likely caused by a combination of inherited (genetic) and environmental factors.
Risk factors
- family history.
- males are about three to four times more likely than females to develop tourette
Diagnosis
- blood tests
- signs and symptoms
- imaging studies such as an mri
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is tourette disorder?
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a condition of the nervous system. TS causes people to have “tics”. Tics are sudden twitches, movements, or sounds that people do repeatedly. People who have tics cannot stop their body from doing these things. For example, a person might keep blinking over and over.
What are the symptoms of tourette disorder?
blinking., eye rolling., jerking of the head or limbs., shoulder shrugging., touching objects and other people.
What causes tourette disorder?
the exact cause of tourette syndrome isn't known. it's a complex disorder likely caused by a combination of inherited (genetic) and environmental factors.
Which medicines are used for tourette disorder?
aripiprazole, haloperidol, pimozide, risperidone, ziprasidone
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