Tourette Syndrome is a heretetary neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
The exact cause of Tourette's is unknown, but it is well established that both genetic and environmental factors are involved. Genetic studies have shown that the overwhelming majority of cases of Tourette's are inherited, although the exact mode of inheritance is not yet known, and no gene has been identified.
A diagnosis of TD is generally made before the child reaches his or her 18th birthday. In the majority of cases, a child is diagnosed around the age of seven. TD affects more males than females.
Involuntary, purposeless, motor movements may involve different parts of the body, such as the face, neck, shoulders, trunk, or hands.
Specific treatment for Tourette's disorder will be determined by your child's adolescent's physician based on:
- Your child's adolescent's age, overall health, and medical history.
- Extent of disruption caused by tic behavior
- Your child's adolescent's tolerance for specific medications, procedures, or therapies.
Tourettes Syndrome cannot be prevented because it is hereditary.
Although there's no cure, you can live a normal life span with Tourette syndrome, and many people with Tourette don't need treatment when symptoms aren't troublesome. Children often outgrow Tourette syndrome after adolescence.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPmpIY7XJVE
5 comments:
A lot of people make fun of this. Its not funny, could you imagine not being able to control your actions?
I agree with Alyssa!I think It's really sad. and can they die from having this disorder?
Well Think its horrible how people make fun of tourettes syndrome. It would be horrible if you had this disorder.
Yeahh, I agree completely and No breanna im pretty sure they cant die from it.
I don't necessarily believe that one cannot control their action some of the time. Generally you hear of those with Tourettes cuss after every electrical discharge they experience from this. I know for a fact one doesn't cuss right out of the womb. I believe that other like to exaggerate it more than it truly is. (A good friend of mine before he had died, also had Tourettes)
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