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Tourette syndrome begins in childhood.
It includes repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that cannot
be controlled, such as constant blinking, shrugging of shoulders, or
untimely use of offensive words.
interesting data
❏ treatment can help, this disease has no cure
❏ can last for years or a lifetime
❏ self-diagnosis can be performed
❏ No laboratory tests or imaging studies are required
TREATMENTS
Relaxation techniques
Deep breathing, meditation, yoga, rhythmic exercise, and other activities that reduce
stress symptoms
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Verbal therapy that focuses on modifying negative emotional responses, thoughts, and
behaviors associated with psychological disorders.
Antipsychotic
Reduces or improves the symptoms of certain psychiatric conditions.
how is it given?
it is triggered by a combination of inherited (genetic) and environmental factors.
Chemicals in the brain that transmit nerve impulses (neurotransmitters), such as
dopamine and serotonin
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