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- For some people, TS can be a chronic condition with symptoms that last into adulthood. In some cases, tics may worsen in adulthood. TS is not a degenerative condition (one that continues to get worse) and individuals with TS have a normal life expectancy.
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Aug 8, 2018 · Tourette (too-RET) syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled. For instance, you might repeatedly blink your eyes, shrug your shoulders or blurt out unusual sounds or offensive words.
People with persistent motor or vocal tic disorders have either motor or vocal tics and have had tic symptoms for at least 1 year. People with provisional tic disorders can have motor or vocal tics, or both, but have had their symptoms less than 1 year.
Feb 23, 2021 · Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition. It causes someone to make involuntary movements or sounds called tics. The disorder starts in childhood and usually decreases in early adulthood. Medication and behavioral therapy are the most common treatments for Tourette syndrome.
Jun 6, 2012 · Our understanding of the prognosis of TS has developed gradually over the last two decades owing to longitudinal research, which has highlighted the typical clinical course of TS, focusing particularly on the longitudinal course of tic symptoms.
- Nadiya Hassan, Andrea E Cavanna
- 2012
Nov 28, 2023 · Currently, there is no cure for TS but treatments are available to help manage some symptoms. If tic symptoms are mild and do not cause impairment, you may not need treatment. If symptoms interfere with daily functioning, there are effective medications and other treatments.
Mar 7, 2024 · What Is Tourette's Syndrome? Tourette's syndrome is a problem with the nervous system that causes people to make sudden movements or sounds, called tics, that they can't control. For...
