Question 1

whats the diff. between tic/ twitching and tourette syndrome? are they the same type of disorder? does ts cause brain damage ? does tic?

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Tics/Tourette's: Tourette's is an inherited neuropsyciatic disorder in childhood.  It is characterized by multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic. Tourette's is is defined as part of a spectrum of tic disorders.  There is an assoc.with ADHD and OCD.  They are caused by the brain and do not cause brain damage in of themselves. What kind of "twitch are you concerned about"?

Question 2

what is tourette syndrome?

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Brain disease: Ts is a neurobiologic condition involving the thalamus in the brain, caused by inheritance, but occasionally by panda's. It's main symptoms are complex(several muscle groups moving involuntarily to appease a sensory compulsion) tics or motor movements involving various body areas, including vocalizations (complex vocal motor tics).Occasionally ts is debilitating, but most often it's treatable.

Question 3

what causes tourette syndrome?

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Gene mapping in : families with multi-generational GTS shows many mutant genes, alone or in combination, cause GTS. The complex patterns of inheritance &amp; associated neuropsychiatric &amp; neurodevelopmental disorders are on omim.org/entry/137580?search=tourette%20gene&amp;highlight=tourette%20gene.Until whole genome testing is affordable,a Chromosomal Microarray is the blood test most likely to detect GTS mutations.

Question 4

how does tourette syndrome work?

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Tourette Syndrome: is an inheritable Neurodevelopmental Disorder, caused by gene mutations yet to be defined. Diagnostic criteria = multiple motor tics &amp; at least 1 vocal tic for at least a year, with no tic-free period &gt; 2 mos. It is often associated with ADHD, OCD &amp; other anxiety disorders. It begins in childhood. See www.tourettesyndrome.net for complete information &amp; tsa-usa.org for resources &amp; support.

Question 5

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 6

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 7

how do i know if my son has tourette syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Motor Movements: First are involuntary motor movements. If there are complex symphonies of movements (arms, head & shoulders moving in stylized fashion) then mm is more serious.  If complex movements are above & below waist, it is more severe. Finally if vocalizations are included in the tic complex, you've reached maximum complexity.  If these tics disrupt behavior it's more worrisome. See competent expert for dx.

Question 8

why doesn't medicine help my tourette syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Do you mean your : chronic motor &amp;/or vocal tics have not responded to any medication prescribed by your neurologist or psychiatrist? Contact the Tourette Syndrome Association: tsa-usa.org/aabout_tsa/aContactTSA.htm. Icahn School of Medicine at Mt. Sinai &amp; Weill Cornell SOM in NYC  have TS centers of excellence. See http://www.tsa-usa.org/Medical/medical_main.html for information on valid treatments vs. chicanery.

Question 9

is it important to treat tourette syndrome early?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's best to diagnose and treat early for best results later on.

Question 10

can you get tourette syndrome after the age of 7?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are concerned about Tourette's, see your doctor. There are other types of tic disorders which may be very common, and may resolve on their own. Tourette's is a  particular type of tic disorder which also involves involuntary vocalizations.

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