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Tourette Syndrome
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.
About one of every 100 people has Tourette syndrome. It often occurs with other problems, such as
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Anxiety
- Depression
The cause of Tourette syndrome is unknown. It is more common in boys than girls. The tics usually start in childhood and may be worst in the early teens. Many people eventually outgrow them.
No treatment is needed unless the tics interfere with everyday life. Excitement or worry can make tics worse. Calm, focused activities may make them better. Medicines and talk therapy may also help.
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Genetics Home Reference: Tourette syndrome
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Tourette Syndrome(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke)
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- Tourette Syndrome(Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research)
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Tourette Syndrome(National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke) - Short Summary
- Tourette Syndrome: Frequently Asked Questions(Tourette Syndrome Association)
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Treatment
- Treatment of Tourette's Syndrome(We Move)
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Related Issues
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Stuttering and Tourette's Syndrome(Stuttering Foundation of America)
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Stuttering and Tourette's Syndrome(Stuttering Foundation of America)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Tourette Syndrome(National Institutes of Health)
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Tourette Syndrome
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Genetics
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Genetics Home Reference: Tourette syndrome(National Library of Medicine)
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Genetics Home Reference: Tourette syndrome
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Behavioral and emotional problems in adolescents with Tourette syndrome.
- Article: Thinning of sensorimotor cortices in children with Tourette syndrome.
- Article: Immunophenotyping in Tourette syndrome--a pilot study.
- Tourette Syndrome -- see more articles
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Dictionaries/Glossaries
- Tourette Syndrome: A Glossary of Terms(Tourette Syndrome Association)
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Directories
- Find a Neurologist(American Academy of Neurology)
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Organizations
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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- Tourette Syndrome Association
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National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Children
- Tourette Syndrome(Nemours Foundation)
- Tourette Syndrome(Nemours Foundation)
- TSA for Young People(Tourette Syndrome Association)
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Teenagers
- Tourette Syndrome(Nemours Foundation)
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