Tourette syndrome
About Tourette syndrome
The cause of Tourette syndrome is unknown, but theories include bacterial infection, abnormalities in the metabolism of brain chemicals and genetic factors. As stress and emotional overexcitement seem to make the condition worse, learning relaxation techniques can help.
type of Tourette syndrome
items to help a Tourette syndrome
Sometimes, the symptoms come and go over a period of months. There are two broad levels of Tourette syndrome. These are: Simple – a milder version, including tics (such as blinking, sniffing, shrugging and grimacing) and vocalisations (such as grunting and clearing the throat)
Medications that block or lessen dopamine. Fluphenazine, haloperidol (Haldol), risperidone (Risperdal) and pimozide (Orap) can help control tics.
Botulinum (Botox) injections.
ADHD medications.
Central adrenergic inhibitors.
Antidepressants.
Antiseizure medications.
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