Tourette syndrome (also called Tourette's syndrome, Tourette's disorder, Gilles de la Tourette syndrome, GTS or the more common Tourette's or TS) is an inherited neurological disorder with onset in childhood, characterized by the presence of multiple physical (motor) tics and at least one vocal (phonic) tic; these tics characteristically wax and wane. Tourette's is defined as part of a spectrum of tic disorders, which includes transient and chronic tics.
Tourette's was once considered a rare and bizarre syndrome, most often associated with the exclamation of obscene words or socially inappropriate and derogatory remarks (coprolalia). However, this symptom is present in only a small minority of people with Tourette's.[1] Tourette's is no longer considered a rare condition, but it may not always be correctly identified because most cases are classified as mild. Since the incidence may be as high as one in a hundred people, up to 530,000 U.S. school-age children may have Tourette's,[2] with the more common tics of eye blinking, coughing, throat clearing, sniffing, and facial movements. People with Tourette's have normal life expectancy and intelligence. The severity of the tics decreases for most children as they pass through adolescence, and extreme Tourette's in adulthood is a rarity. Notable individuals with Tourette's are found in all walks of life.[3]
Genetic and environmental factors each play a role in the etiology of Tourette's, but the exact causes are unknown. In most cases, medication is unnecessary. There is no effective medication for every case of tics, but there are medications and therapies that can help when their use is warranted. Explanation and reassurance alone are often sufficient treatment;[4] education is an important part of any treatment plan.[5]
The eponym was bestowed by Jean-Martin Charcot (1825–93) on behalf of his resident, Georges Albert Édouard Brutus Gilles de la Tourette (1859–1904), a French physician and neurologist, who published an account of nine patients with Tourette's in 1885.
2007-01-02 01:47:45
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Tourette Syndrome At A Glance
What is Tourette syndrome?
Tourette syndrome (TS) is an inherited disorder of the nervous system characterized by repeated involuntary movements and uncontrollable vocal (phonic) sounds called tics. In a few patients, such tics can include inappropriate words and phrases.
The disorder is named for Dr. Georges Gilles de la Tourette, a French neurologist who first described an 86-year-old French noblewoman with the condition in 1885. (See History below.)
The symptoms of Tourette syndrome generally appear before the individual is 18 years old (some authorities say before 15 years of age).
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2007-01-02 10:18:03
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answered by meekaila 3
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Define Turrets Syndrome
2016-11-11 02:03:21
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answered by ? 4
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Do you mean Turrett's Syndrome?
If so, it means a person has a compulsion to talk, yell, or just blabber. This compulsion is almost uncontrollable and usually is in the form of speech they know they aren't supposed to use.
I knew a guy at a pool hall that had it, but he also used it as an excuse to try to screw people up when they were shooting pool.
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2014-09-18 04:01:39
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Turrets Syndrome, usually cause some jerky motions in the afflicted person, also sometimes can blrt out some nasty things for no apparent reason.
Its all good though, just remember if they call you a bunch of bad words all of the sudden, it is just thier brain problem, and let it go.
Also, the jittery motions and jerking are all a part of it, kind like epilepsy without losing conciousness.
2007-01-02 01:48:31
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2016-04-22 16:13:39
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answered by Anonymous
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You must be referring to Tourette's Syndrome. It is a neurological syndrome, not fatal, and it is a chemical imbalance in the dopamine of the spinal fluid; it causes "tics" both vocal and muscular in nature. It is controlled by medication sometimes, usually a medicaiton called Haloperidol. It is a genetically-produced syndrome, not dangerous to the general health of the sufferer.
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answered by Anonymous
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Tourette Syndrome... an inherited neurological disorder causing patient to have involuntary movements and vocalizations, i.e. shoulder shrugging, eye blinking (commonly known as tics) and swearing uncontrollably....
2007-01-02 01:54:17
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