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Are motor and verbal tics the most common symptoms of tourette syndrome? are there any others?
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Yes: Tourette syndrome is defined as having the presence of multiple motor plus vocal tics lasting longer than 1 year with onset prior to 18 years old and not caused by another medical condition or medication. Adhd, ocd, anxiety and learning disorders are commonly associated with tourette syndrome.
Answered 11/10/2014
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