Tourette's Syndrome
Tourette's Syndrome
Tourette's Syndrome (pronounced: tuh-RET sin-drohm), also known as Tourette Syndrome or simply TS, is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
Etymology
The syndrome 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.
Symptoms
The early symptoms of Tourette's Syndrome are typically noticed first in childhood, with the average onset between the ages of 3 and 9 years. Tourette's Syndrome may involve behavioral problems, such as ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and learning disabilities.
Diagnosis
There's no specific test that can diagnose Tourette's Syndrome. The diagnosis is usually made based on the history of symptoms, including their onset, frequency, and the nature of the tics.
Treatment
Treatment for Tourette's Syndrome involves medications, therapeutic interventions, and at times, psychoeducation.
Prognosis
Although Tourette's Syndrome can be a chronic condition with symptoms lasting a lifetime, most people with the condition experience their worst symptoms in their early teens, with improvement occurring in the late teens and continuing into adulthood.
See also
References
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (2019). Tourette Syndrome Fact Sheet. Retrieved from https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Tourette-Syndrome-Fact-Sheet
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Tourette's Syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Tourette's Syndrome
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