Tics in people are generally caused by Tourette Syndrome. The tics are often accompanied by bursts of shouting or yelling and are not controllable by the person affected. Hundreds of thousands of individuals suffer from Tourettes. The causes of Tourettes were initially discovered in 1885.
Tourettes does not single out any particular ethnicity. In fact both men and women of all heritages may suffer from this condition. Men are generally affected more than females and tics may appear in the face, arms, legs or body. First symptoms are generally seen in early childhood and generally begin around the head and neck area. There are a variety of symptoms that may occur. Other conditions may accompany onset of Tourette syndrome such as ADD and ADHD, learning issues and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The cause of TS is currently unknown. However, research has shown that TS is inherited. It also suggests that abnormalities in basal ganglia, frontal lobes and cortex (regions of the brain) as well as the neurotransmitters may contribute to the disorder.
Treatment: Unfortunately there is no way to relieve this condition. Tourettes has no cure. Symptoms may come and go; however after the teenage years of development they may lessen. For a relatively small number of those diagnosed with Tourettes, all symptoms may disappear as they get older. For others, the problem may worsen later in life.
TS triggers vary, but tics can come about as a result of certain physical activity. Nervousness, agitation and tension can makes tics worse. Various audio experiences (for example, hearing a person clear his throat) may also affect tics. Tics usually decrease in power and frequency while asleep. Composed, single-minded activity is also beneficial.
Because the majority TS cases are classified as mild, most people do not require medication. However, medications are available for those people whose symptoms are severe and interfere with normal functions. No one medication exists that is helpful to all people with TS, but the most useful medications for tic suppression are neuroleptics. Other medications that may be prescribed include alpha-adrenergic agonists (which are primarily used for hypertension), stimulant medications (which lessen AHDH symptoms), serotonin reuptake inhibitors (which diminish obsessive compulsive behaviors), and psychotherapy (for secondary and social purposes).
Summary: Tourette Syndrome is neurological movement disorder that causes people to make involuntary sounds or movements called tics. It is typically diagnosed in early childhood but diminishes in intensity as a person with TS enters his/her twenties. There is currently no known cure.
TS has no effect on a person’s intelligence. It does not cause any bodily deterioration.
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