The problem turrets were you keep swearing why is this so why does the person not keep saying other words?

Answer 1

Tourettes is a disorder that creates impulses, usually sufferers feel the urge do or say something they feel that they shouldnt like swearing or if they are out and about maybe insult people. That is why most sufferers swear because it is something that is frowned upon.

Answer 2

Tourettes.
It's a syndrome characterised by involuntary movements (tics), obsessive throat clearing and - in about 1 in 8 cases - an involuntary utterance of obscene words, called coprolalia.
there are several factors which mean that the sufferer cannot 'say another word'
firstly, the sufferer has no control over the utterance. if they had enough control to use different words, they would have enough control to just not say anything altogether.
secondly, swear words are usually short, guttural, and harsh. IE it's easier to say '****' than to say 'antidisestablishmentarianism'
thirdly, the unconscious brain is actually trying to be shocking - that is part of the syndrome.
many famous people in history had tourettes. Samuel Johnson, and possibly Mozart, too. some people think that tourettes is often a sign of a high IQ.

Answer 3

I think you're talking about Touretts Syndrome (wrong spelling from me there I think). The sufferers don't just swear, they might have odd ticks and movements. No idea why. I suppose it's a brain problem! A kind of bad-wiring.
I knew a guy, when I was younger, who had it and to be honest I couldn't get on with him - it's such an irritating problem to be around. Yes - I am sorry for the people who have it, but it's NOT nice to be around and that's a fact.

Answer 4

people who have tourrettes syndrome and whom constantly swear, well it happens when they what they call 'ticks' in their immune system. seeing as when the ticks take effect, it results in the person uttering obscenities and swearwords. they are able to control the ticks by taking some sort of medication but this does not get rid of it completely.
i sympathise with people with tourettes, seeing as it is very hard to go out in public and try to behave in a civilised manner- only for them to yell out 'bollocks!' or 'wanker!'. yes it is embarassing, and some would say funny, but i am glad that they don't hit people afterwards.

Answer 5

If I could understand the question I might be able to give an answer!!

Answer 6

it's called, "tourette's", but, otherwise, i do not know the answer to your question. you've got me wondering, myself, now... it seems "THEY" don't know why. check these out:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourette_syndrome

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coprolalia

Answer 7

That will be Tourette's syndrome, then.....

Answer 8

what a load of crap! this is not a question

Answer 9

Tourette syndrome (TS) is an inherited disorder of the nervous system, characterized by a variable expression of unwanted movements and noises (tics).

Tourette syndrome is also known as Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, named after Gilles de la Tourette, a French neurologist who first described the syndrome in 1885. Children with Tourette syndrome show symptoms before the age of 18, usually around age seven, and have symptoms that usually last into adulthood. The symptoms of Tourette syndrome are usually motor and/or vocal tics, although in some children other symptoms such as socially inappropriate comments, and socially inappropriate or self-injurious behaviors sometimesoccur. Children with Tourette syndrome are more likely to have obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), attention deficient disorder (ADD), and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The symptoms of Tourette syndrome are extremely variable over time, with some symptoms beginning and some ceasing to be a problem as the child grows. Many people with Tourette syndrome experience a decrease in symptoms as they age, and some people see a complete disappearance of their symptoms.

Tourette syndrome is found in all populations and all ethnic groups, but is three to four times more common in males than females. The exact frequency of Tourette syndrome is unknown, but estimates range from 0.05 percent to 2 percent. Estimates vary widely in part because many people with Tourette syndrome have very mild symptoms and may not seek medical attention. It is estimated that there are about 1,000 new cases of Tourette syndrome diagnosed in the United States every year.

The causes of Tourette syndrome are not fully understood. Most studies agree that symptoms of Tourette syndrome involve the chemicals in the brain that help transmit information from one nerve cell in the brain to another. These chemicals are called neurotransmitters. Some studies suggest that the tics in Tourette syndrome are caused by an increased amount of a neurotransmitter called dopamine. Other studies suggest instead that there is a problem with a different neurotransmitter called serotonin. Still others believe the problem involves other chemicals required for normal functioning of the brain.

Most studies suggest that Tourette syndrome is an autosomal dominant disorder with decreased penetrance. An autosomal disorder is one that occurs because of an abnormal gene on a chromosome that is not a sex-linked chromosome. A dominant disorder means that it only takes one abnormal gene in a pair of genes to have the disorder. Parents each pass one copy of each gene to their child. Because in autosomal dominant disorders one gene is abnormal, people with this disorder have about a 50 percent chance of passing the abnormal gene to their offspring. Decreased penetrance means that not all people who inherit the abnormal gene develop symptoms. There is some evidence that females who inherit the Tourette syndrome gene have a lower probability of exhibiting symptoms than males who inherit the gene.

The principal symptoms of Tourette syndrome include simple and complex motor and vocal tics. Simple motor tics are characterized by brief muscle contractions of only one or a small number of muscle groups. An eye twitch is an example of a simple motor tic. Complex motor tics tend to appear more complicated and purposeful than simple tics and involve coordinated contractions of several muscle groups. Some examples of complex motor tics include the act of hitting oneself or jumping.

Vocal tics are actually manifestations of motor tics that involve the muscles required for producing sound. Simple vocal tics include stuttering, stammering, abnormal emphasis of part of a word or phrase, and inarticulate noises such as throat clearing, grunts, and high-pitched sounds. Complex vocal tics typically involve the involuntary expression of words. Perhaps the most striking example of this is coprolalia, the involuntary expression of obscene or socially inappropriate words or phrases, which occurs in fewer than one-third of people with Tourette syndrome. The involuntary echoing of the last word, phrase, sentence, or sound vocalized by oneself (phalilalia) or by another person or sound in the environment (echolalia) are also classified as complex tics.

The type, frequency, and severity of tics exhibited varies tremendously among individuals with Tourette syndrome. Tourette syndrome has a variable age of onset, and tics can start anytime between infancy and age 18. Initial symptoms usually occur before the early teens; the average age of onset for both males and females is approximately seven years. Most individuals with symptoms initially experience simple muscle tics involving the eyes and the head. These symptoms can progress to tics involving the upper torso, neck, arms, hands, and occasionally the legs and feet. Complex motor tics are usually the latest-onset motor tics. Vocal tics usually have a later onset than motor tics.

Not only is there extreme variability in symptoms among individuals with Tourette syndrome, but individuals commonly experience variability in type, frequency, and severity of symptoms over the course of their lifetime. Adolescents with Tourette syndrome often experience unpredictable and more severe than usual symptoms, which may be related to fluctuating hormone levels and decreased compliance in taking medications. Many people who as children have Tourette syndrome experience a decrease in symptoms or a complete end to symptoms in their adult years.

Several factors appear to affect the severity and frequency of tics. Stress appears to increase the frequency and severity of tics, while concentration on another part of the body that is not involved in a tic can result in the temporary alleviation of symptoms. Relaxation following attempts to suppress the occurrence of tics may result in an increased frequency of tics. An increased frequency and severity of tics can also result from exposure to such drugs as steroids, cocaine, amphetamines, and caffeine. Hormonal changes, such as those that occur prior to the menstrual cycle, can also increase the severity of symptoms.

People with Tourette syndrome are more likely to exhibit non-obscene, socially inappropriate behaviors such as expressing insulting or socially unacceptable comments or performing socially unacceptable actions.