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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 extreme emotional excitement?
It may predispose a person to TS
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
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.
What is the cause of tourettes?
The exact cause of Tourette's syndrome is actually unknown. Studies have nailed down that genetic and environmental factors are involved when a person has this condition though.
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
Do deaf people get turrets?
While Tourette syndrome can affect individuals who are deaf, the vocal tics typically associated with Tourette's may present differently in someone who is deaf. Instead of verbalizations, they might have physical tics or other ways of expressing the urge caused by Tourette's. It's important to understand and accommodate for these unique manifestations in deaf individuals with Tourette syndrome.
