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How old is a person when they notice the sympoms of tourette syndrome?
80.
Is Tourette syndrome caused by PANDAS?
It may predispose a person to TS
Is Tourette syndrome caused by drug abuse?
It may predispose a person to TS
Is Asperger's Syndrome communicable?
No, Asperger's Syndrome is not communicable. You cannot "catch" it from another person.
Is Tourette syndrome caused by recurrent daily stresses?
It may predispose a person to TS
Is Tourette syndrome caused by severe psychological trauma?
It may predispose a person to TS
Is Tourette syndrome caused by extreme emotional excitement?
It may predispose a person to TS
How does a person's eyes become infected with Parinaud's oculoglandular syndrome?
Rubbing one's eyes after handling the cat then transmits the bacteria to the conjunctiva.
What disease is this when the person says foul words and twitching eyes neck and face all the time?
Tourette syndrome
What does Tourette syndrome do to the body?
Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that normally occurs in childhood. People with Tourette Syndrome tic, and tics are repetitive movements that they can't control. People with Tourette Syndrome can grow out of it, and they can be just as successful as someone without Tourette Syndrome. Roughly 2% of Americans have Tourette Syndrome, yet a lot of people still know nothing about the disorder. You can get Tourette Syndrome genetically, and there is a 50% chance you will pass it on to your child. There is also the possibility that there is an imbalanced level of Dopamine in the patents' body, which results in tics. Hope that helps!
What part of the nervous system does tourette syndrome affect?
Brain imaging techniques have shown subtle abnormalities in the basal ganglia area of the brain in some people, however another study showed changes in activity in the basal ganglia and prefrontal cortex.
Does pregnancy affect Tourette syndrome?
Certain stressful processes during gestation (pregnancy) or at the time of birth may increase the chance for a person to develop TS
