See a neurologist: Tourettes syndrome is a neurologic disease that causes motor and vocal tics. It begins in childhood and has a complex genetic inheritence. There are a number of treatments available including medication and behavioral modification. Ask your family doctor if they can recommend a neurologist experienced in treating this problem.
Answered 11/22/2013
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TIC DISORDER: Tourettes syndrome is a chronic neurological disorder, the patient should have a combination of motor and vocal tics for at least one yeat, it can be associated with comorbidity of adhd, anxiety and ocd, treatment icnclude therapy and medication, the most common one is pimozide, needs to be prescribed by the neurologist.
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