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How do we know if severe vocal tic tourette is genetic or not?
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Family history: If it's genetic, there may be a family history of motor/vocal tics, ocd, or anxiety. Also a family history of rheumatic disease may predispose to acquired tics (panda's).
Answered 6/8/2013
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