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what are the tests for tourette syndrome?

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TOURETTE SYNDROME: Dx is clinical :  facial grimacing,  head jerking, blinking, simple tics tocomplex tics, vocal tics.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of tourette syndrome?

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Severe tic syndrome: Multiple tics associated with snorting, sniffing, involuntary vocalizations, and troublesome compulsive and aggressive impulses constitute the major features of gilles de la tourette syndrome. It is the rarest and most severe of the tic disorders that begins in childhood, usually as a simple tic. Hyperactivity and disorders of attention and perception are frequent. Intelligence does not decline.

Question 3

what kinds of meds are used for tourette syndrome?

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Tourette's syndr TS: Unfortunately, standardized and large enough drug trials in ts patients fulfilling evidence based medicine standards are still scarce. As first-line treatment of tics Risperidone (best evidence level for atypical antipsychotics) or tiapride (largest clinical experience in europe and low rate of adverse reactions) are recommended. Pimozide remains the gold standard but with serious side effects.

Question 4

what are the different signs of tourette syndrome?

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Tics: Multiple motor tics & at least one vocal tic that have lasted for at least a year. If there were tic-free periods, they lasted no longer than two months. A triad of tics, adhd & obsessive-compulsive disorders is usually seen. Language-based learning disabilities, habit disorders & mood disorders are common. Autistic disorder can co-occur.

Question 5

what actually causes somebody to get tourette syndrome?

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Many things: Some studies show that 1/3 of tourette's is result of a strep infection in susceptible people called panda's. Other 2/3 occur in patients with a family history of anxiety, ocd, or tourette's. Occasionally, medications are involved.  See my health guides for articles, resources & links for ts.

Question 6

how to overcome tourette syndrome?

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See a doctor: Tourette's disorder is a neurological condition that begins in childhood. Although there's no cure, you can live a normal life span with tourette syndrome, and many people with tourette syndrome don't need treatment when symptoms aren't troublesome. In troublesome cases, you'll need a physician to evaluate you for the available treatment options.

Question 7

do they have a cure for tourette syndrome?

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Syndromes differ: As opposed to a disease where we understand some basic pathophysiology, a syndrome is a collection of symptoms for which there is no clear underlying mechanism. Therefore a "cure" is harder to come by. That said there is nothing that doesn't benefit from proper nutrition, a clean environment and balanced lifestyle. Check with an environmental or functional doctor near you.

Question 8

why tourette syndrome people have inappropriate sexual behaviors?

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Most don't: Inappropriate sexual behaviors would be very rare for somebody with tourette syndrome unless they had a second problem.

Question 9

hi doctors. how do i know if i have a minor case of tourette syndrome?

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D/w your doctor: This is best discussed with your doctor.  The guidelines for Tourettes recently changed.
A summary is here:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/tourette/diagnosis.html

Question 10

any treatment for tourette syndrome?

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Tourette: Most cases are mild & require no medications, can benefit from reassurance & psychobehavioral therapy (cognitive therapy, biofeedback)  & education. Medications that are helpful for tics are; clonidine, orap, (pimozide) tenex, and other medications that treat comorbid conditions such as OCD & adhd.

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