INFORMATION ON TOURETTE SYNDROME
Tourette syndrome is an inherited neurological disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical tics and at least one vocal tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane. These tics do not necessarily occur simultaneously. They can occur once or any number of times a day, occurring often in clusters. Tourette's is defined as part of a spectrum of tic disorders, which includes transient and chronic ticsSYNONYMS OF TOURETTE SYNDROME
Synonyms and related keywords:1. Tourette's syndrome.
2. Gilles de la Tourette's syndrome.
3. Tourette's disorder.
4. Gilles de la Tourette syndrome.
5. Coprophrasia.
6. Stereotypic movement disorder.
7. Chronic motor or vocal tic disorder.
CAUSES OF TOURETTE SYNDROME
Genetic analysis has revealed that mutation of certain genes may give rise or increase susceptibility to TS. There are equal chances of a child inheriting the mutated genes from any of the parent or from both; with the father affected by childhood tics and the mother responsible for obsessive-compulsive behavior. It is passed on as a dominant gene.SYMPTOMS OF TOURETTE SYNDROME
Sins or symptoms may include:1. Eye blinking and other vision impairments.
2. Facial grimacing.
3. Shoulder shrugging.
4. Head/shoulder jerks; arm thrusting.
5. Shouting and jumping.
6. Self-harm like punching in the face.
7. Vocal tics including coprolalia.
DIAGNOSIS OF TOURETTE SYNDROME
Teat made during diagnosis:1. Complete clinical evaluation.
2. Observation and assessment of characteristic symptoms.
3. Patient and family history.
4. Blood tests.
5. Neuroimaging techniques.
Other includes:
1. Computerized Tomography scanning.
2. Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
3. Positron Emission Tomography scanning.
4. Electroencephalography.
