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When my brother and i were kids, he used to annoy me & i would beat him up. later in life he developed tourettes. could head trauma / i have caused it?
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Tourette Syndrome: The exact cause of Tourette is still unknown. It can run in families. Here is a link from the Mayo clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/tourette-syndrome/symptoms-causes/dxc-20163624 Lots of kids beat on one another ask children and do not develop Tourette. Being as supportive and accepting as possible is the most productive thing you can do. Peace and good health.
Answered 9/30/2016
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No: Consider Tourettes like a faulty wiring in an electronic devise.It sometimes short circuits. Head trauma from such events do not trigger the variety of anomalies that are seen in this disorder.
Answered 9/30/2016
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