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What is tourettes syndrome and did Mozart have it?
Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that can cause behaviorial outbursts and has no permanent cure and no Mozart did not have Tourette Syndrome he had ADHD.
If you have Tourette's syndrome can you collect disability pay?
yes as this syndrome can cause trouble especially around machinery. But I bet the answer is no.
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!
Is Tourette syndrome a single gene disorder?
The exact cause of Tourette syndrome is currently unknown, but it is well established that both genetic and environmental factors are involved. Genetic epidemiology studies have shown that the overwhelming majority of cases of Tourette syndrome are inherited, although the exact mode of inheritance is not yet known and no gene has been identified. It seems unlikely that only a single gene controls Tourette syndrome, most likely it is the result of some suite of interacting genes.
Is turrets syndrome genetic?
Tourette syndrome is believed to have a genetic component, as it tends to run in families. However, the exact cause of Tourette's is not fully understood and other factors, such as environmental influences or alterations in brain chemistry, may also play a role in its development.
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.
On what chromosome is tourette syndrome located on?
They don't know yet, Recent research suggests that a small number of Tourette syndrome cases may be caused by a defect on chromosome 13 of gene SLITRK1. and some other chromosomes like 7. There now busy with a study to find the genes that may cause tourette syndrome, results will be given by 2018
What learning problems can Turner syndrome cause?
They may have some learning disabilities, particularly with regard to spatial perception, visual-motor coordination, and mathematics. As a result, the nonverbal IQ in Turner syndrome tends to be lower than the verbal IQ.
Can costen syndrome cause heart problem?
Yes, Costen Syndrome can cause people heart problems such as angina.
What problems did bill gates face?
He has aspergers syndrome. Which can cause some problems in someones life.
Is tourettte syndrom inherited?
Yes and No. Some people with Tourette's Syndrome inherited it but about 10-15% represent new gene mutations. It is thought now to be a genetic disorder (carried on our genes) but persons, whose parents do not carry any of the genes that might be the cause, could be the FIRST in their family line to start it by having an abnormality in a gene develop during cell divisions after the ovum and sperm have joined. Not everyone who inherits a gene carrying the trait for Tourette's Syndrome will have it. Some will have very few or even no symptoms of Tourette's Syndrome but (primarily females) may develop Obsessive Compulsive symptoms. A search engine will give you a list of many very helpful entries about Tourette's Syndrome (TS). Some of those will be erroneous.
Can medication cause tourette symptoms?
well, some medications can cause twitches, but by definition true Tourette's CANNOT be caused by medications
