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1. • • Tourette syndrome has no cure, and the condition is lifelong. It does not get worse over time. And some children see their tic symptoms decrease in their late teens and early 20s. People with Tourette syndrome also have a normal life expectancy.
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   Aug 8, 2018 · Tics begin before age 18. Tics aren't caused by medications, other substances or another medical condition. Tics must change over time in location, frequency, type, complexity or severity. A diagnosis of Tourette syndrome might be overlooked because the signs can mimic other conditions.

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   How long can you live with Tourette syndrome?

   • The condition usually improves in early adulthood. Tics may still occur, but most adults don’t need to continue medication or therapy. People with Tourette syndrome have a normal life expectancy. What can I do to make living with Tourette syndrome easier?

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   Can Tourette syndrome be cured?

   • There's no cure for Tourette syndrome. Treatment is aimed at controlling tics that interfere with everyday activities and functioning. When tics aren't severe, treatment might not be necessary. Medications to help control tics or reduce symptoms of related conditions include: Medications that block or lessen dopamine.

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   Do people with Tourette have difficulties throughout their life?

   • It is true that some people with Tourette have difficulties throughout their lives. It is also true that many people with Tourette are very successful. They are often high achievers and find that their tics can become less severe or go away when they are concentrating on a task at hand. Many people also have fewer tics as they grow up.

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   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.

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   May 15, 2024 · Although there is no cure for Tourette syndrome (TS), medication and behavioral treatments can help manage tics if they get in the way of daily life. Training and other educational resources can help parents and schools support children with TS in achieving their full potential.

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   May 15, 2024 · A person can have tics ranging from simple, temporary tics lasting a few weeks or months, to having many complex tics that are long-lasting. Tics can also range from mild and hardly noticeable to severe and disabling.

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   Jul 19, 2024 · Tourette syndrome affects more boys than girls. Most people with TS experience their worst tic symptoms in their early teens, but tics typically lessen and become controlled by the late teens to early 20s. For some people, TS can be a chronic condition with symptoms that last into adulthood.

9. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › touretteTourette syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 8, 2018 · Tics typically show up between ages 2 and 15, with the average being around 6 years of age. Males are about three to four times more likely than females to develop Tourette syndrome. Although there's no cure for Tourette syndrome, treatments are available.

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    May 15, 2024 · A person can have tics ranging from simple, temporary tics lasting a few weeks or months, to having many complex tics that are long-lasting. Symptoms of TS usually begin when a child is 5 to 10 years of age. The first symptoms often are motor tics that occur in the head and neck area.