Sudden blinking of the eyes, abruptly emitted cries, abrupt sniffing of the opposite person: patients with Tourette syndrome show disconcerting behaviors. They can do little about it and – contrary to frequent assumptions – are not intellectually impaired. How does a person with Tourette syndrome feel? Imagine you feel a hiccup coming on. You’re sitting … Tourette Syndrome Symptoms
The diagnosis is made purely on the basis of the symptoms, in individual cases an EEG is written to exclude other diseases. TS cannot be cured therapeutically, and treatment is only necessary if affected individuals are impaired by their symptoms. This is especially true for children and adolescents to prevent psychosocial consequences (withdrawal behavior, resignation). … Tourette Syndrome Treatment
The tics often occur several times a day, although the number, severity, type, and location may also change. In some cases, they disappear in between for an extended period of time. They often increase during stress, tension and anger, but also during joyful excitement. They can be kept in check to a limited extent by … Tourette Syndrome: Course