Tourette Syndrome
Tourette syndrome is an often-misunderstood condition that affects children and adults. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, boys are more likely to have Tourette’s. This Web guide describes Tourette syndrome, including its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and where to find support.
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Email ThisWhat is Tourette Syndrome?
Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition that is inherited. People with Tourette syndrome have... read more»
Tourette Syndrome Treatment and Diagnosis
The presence of repeated movements or noises, called tics, form the basis of a Tourette syndrome diagnosis. No blood or lab tests are needed to diagnose the syndrome, though a doctor may use these tests to rule out other conditions. Use this section of the Web guide to learn more about how Tourette syndrome is diagnosed and treated.
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- People with TS have reported being able to delay tics, though the feeling has been described as similar to holding in a sneeze. Though a person can sometimes hold the tic back, sooner or later it has to come out.
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For diagnosis …
MedicineNet.com
explains how TS is diagnosed. Learn the symptoms and conditions that are taken into account when making a Tourette syndrome diagnosis.
For treatment …
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
explains how TS is treated. Read how medication and psychotherapy may be helpful in treating TS.
Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada
lists some of the medications used to treat TS, and discusses other types of therapy that may be helpful.
For clinical trials …
ClinicalTrials.gov
, a clearinghouse operated by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, provides a list of clinical trials currently underway to research Tourette syndrome. To learn more about clinical trials, speak to your doctor, and read the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's guide.
Tourette Syndrome Management and Support
Approximately 200,000 people in the United States are thought to have Tourette Syndrome, according... read more»
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