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	Tourette Syndrome
		Tourette syndrome (TS) is named for the French doctor Georges Gilles de la Tourette, who first described the condition in 1885.
		Symptoms of Tourette syndrome usually emerge in childhood or in the teenage years.
		To be diagnosed with Tourette syndrome, a person must have several different types of tics - specifically, multiple motor tics and at least one vocal tic.
	www.kidshealth.org /parent/medical/brain/tourette.html (1213 words)

	Tourette Syndrome: Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tourette syndrome (TS) is an inherited disease of the nervous system, first described more than a century ago by a pioneering French neurologist, George Gilles de la Tourette.
		It is important to note, however, that the symptoms of Tourette syndrome are not always dramatic and are often overlooked in people with mild cases of the disorder.
		Tourette syndrome has been linked to parts of the brain known as the basal ganglia, which regulate movements and are involved in concentration, paying attention, and decision-making.
	health.enotes.com /alternative-medicine-encyclopedia/tourette-syndrome (1968 words)

	Encyclopedia
		Tourette syndrome, first described by Georges Gilles de la Tourette in 1885, is a complex condition that arises during childhood or adolescence.
		The prevalence of Tourette syndrome is estimated at 2% of the general population.
		Tourette syndrome is four times as likely to occur in boys as in girls.
	www.utmedicalcenter.org /encyclopedia/000733.htm (291 words)

	Tourette syndrome - Genetics Home Reference
		Tourette syndrome is a complex disorder characterized by repetitive, sudden, and involuntary movements or noises called tics.
		Tourette syndrome involves both motor tics, which are uncontrolled body movements, and vocal or phonic tics, which are outbursts of sound.
		Tourette syndrome was previously thought to have an autosomal dominant pattern of inheritance, which suggests that one mutated copy of a gene in each cell would be sufficient to cause the condition.
	ghr.nlm.nih.gov /condition=tourettesyndrome (861 words)

	Tourette's Syndrome- Health Encyclopedia and Reference
		The hallmark of Tourette's syndrome (TS) is a succession of chronic motor and vocal tics that begin in childhood, but psychiatric comorbidity also appears to be a primary feature.
		Motor tics, which are repetitive, involuntary stereotyped movements, most often involve the mouth, face, head or neck muscles, but may also involve the trunk and extremities.
		Family counseling and psychotherapy may be useful to help cope with adjustment problems associated with the social stigma common in more severe cases.
	www.drdean.healthcentral.com /encyclopedia/408/433/Tourettes_Syndrome.html (548 words)

	Tourette's Disorder - Tourette Syndrome Introduction
		Initially Tourette Syndrome was seen as extremely rare and an individual was viewed as having violent muscle contortions (motor tics) and vocal disruptions (vocal tics) combined with outburst of swearing and obscenities.
		The "tics" symptoms involving Tourette Syndrome are known to temporarily aggravate with increased stress.
		"Tourette Syndrome is not a disease; it is a syndrome, a cluster of recognizable patterns.
	www.tourettes-disorder.com /introduction.html (1346 words)

	Tourette Syndrome
		Tourette syndrome is more common than doctors once thought: It affects at least 1 in 1,000 to 2,000 people and maybe more.
		Tourette syndrome is probably, in part, a genetic condition, which means that a person inherits it from his or her parents.
		Tourette syndrome is not a psychological condition, it is a neurological one.
	www.kidshealth.org /kid/health_problems/brain/k_tourette.html (980 words)

	BBC - Health - Conditions - Tourette's syndrome
		Tourette's syndrome is a neurological disorder characterised by tics - involuntary, rapid, sudden movements that occur repeatedly.
		Tourette's can be particularly debilitating because the vocal tics can include the uncontrollable use of obscene language (known as coprolalia) and repetition of phrases the person hears others use (called echolalia).
		Most people with Tourette's syndrome don't need medication, but for those whose symptoms are interfering with their daily life, medication can be used to keep symptoms under control.
	www.bbc.co.uk /health/conditions/tourette1.shtml (589 words)

	Tourette Syndrome Signs, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment on MedicineNet.com
		Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
		The early symptoms of Tourette syndrome are almost always noticed first in childhood, with the average onset between the ages of 7 and 10 years.
		Although Tourette syndrome can be a chronic condition with symptoms lasting a lifetime, most people with the condition experience their worst symptoms in their early teens, with improvement occurring in the late teens and continuing into adulthood.
	www.medicinenet.com /tourette_syndrome/article.htm (785 words)

	Tourette Syndrome - Now What? Tourette's syndrome information for the newly-diagnosed.
		Tourette's syndrome (TS) is a neurological condition which results in involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
		Common misspellings are tourettes syndrome, tourretts, tourrettes, touretts, terrets, terets, turettes, turetts, turets, turetes and turrets syndrom.
		Tourette's disease is a common misnomer (it's not a disease).
	tourettenowwhat.tripod.com (1661 words)

	Tourette syndrome
		Tourette syndrome (TS) is an inherited disorder of the nervous system, characterized by a variable expression of unwanted movements and noises (tics).
		Tourette syndrome is found in all populations and all ethnic groups, but is three to four times more common in males than females and is more common in children than adults.
		The treatment and management of Tourette syndrome varies from patient to patient and should focus on the alleviation of the symptoms that are most bothersome to the patient or that cause the most interference with daily functioning.
	www.healthatoz.com /healthatoz/Atoz/ency/tourette_syndrome.jsp (2395 words)

	Neurology - Tourette's Syndrome
		Tourette's syndrome (TS) is a disorder that causes people to make sounds and words (vocal tics) and have body movements (motor tics) that are beyond their control.
		The first tics of Tourette's syndrome usually begin when children are between the ages of seven and 10 years, but tics can begin as early as two years of age and as late as 18.
		Diagnosis of Tourette's syndrome is based on the patient's medical history and the presence of tics.
	www.csmc.edu /3011.html (1131 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Gilles de la Tourette syndrome
		Gilles de la Tourette syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that causes a person to make repeated and uncontrolled (involuntary) movements and sounds (vocalizations) called tics.
		The syndrome may be linked to problems in certain areas of the brain, and the chemical substances (dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine) that help nerve cells talk to one another.
		Tourette syndrome is four times as likely to occur in boys as in girls.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/000733.htm (765 words)

	Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Online Clinic
		Tourette syndrome (TS) is our model condition for the effort, as we review our studies on the condition in conjunction with the comorbidities with which it often presents.
		Tourette syndrome (TS) is a developmental neuropsychiatric disorder, the hallmark of which is the presence of multiple motor and vocal tics with a duration of at least a year, and a childhood or adolescent onset.
		Tourette's syndrome is a chronic familial disorder with a fluctuating course; the long-term outcome is generally favorable.
	www.online-clinic.com /Content/Disorders/tourette_syndrome.asp (5911 words)

	Tourette syndrome definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms easily defined on MedTerms
		Tourette syndrome: A tic disorder characterized by the presence of chronic vocal and motor tics, probably based on differences in or damage to the basal ganglia of the brain.
		Tourette syndrome usually emerges between the ages of 6 and 18 and is somewhat more common in people with ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), obsessive-compulsive disorder, or an autistic spectrum disorder than in the general population.
		The diagnosis of Tourette syndrome is by clinical observation.
	www.medterms.com /script/main/art.asp?articlekey=11338 (496 words)

	Tics and Tourette's Syndrome in Children -- familydoctor.org
		If a child has Tourette's syndrome, the tics usually start when he or she is between 3 and 10 years of age.
		Children with Tourette's syndrome usually have their worst symptoms when they are between 9 and 13 years of age.
		Tics and Tourette's syndrome should be considered as a possible cause if a child with a family member who has Tourette's syndrome has learning or behavior problems.
	familydoctor.org /online/famdocen/home/children/parents/behavior/tics.html (564 words)

	InteliHealth:
		Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder (a problem with the nervous system) first described by the French neurologist Gilles de la Tourette, more than 100 years ago.
		Tourette syndrome cannot be prevented, but early detection and treatment can reduce the severity of the tics and prevent many of the life problems that are caused by the illness.
		A person with Tourette syndrome, along with family members, should be taught about the natural course of the disorder.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/10894.html (1328 words)

	Tourette syndrome
		With great effort and concentration, people with Tourette syndrome can sometimes suppress their tics, or at least postpone them until they can be expressed in a more convenient time and place.
		The exact cause of Tourette syndrome is unknown, but it appears to be linked to the gene or genes that control the chemicals that carry signals from one brain cell to another.
		The main criterion for a diagnosis of Tourette syndrome is the presence of both types of tics, movement and vocal, for at least a year.
	www.cnn.com /HEALTH/library/DS/00541.html (979 words)

	Tourette’s syndrome - DrGreene.com
		Tourette syndrome is named for Georges Gilles de la Tourette who first described the condition in 1885.
		Tourette syndrome occurs worldwide, in all ethnic groups — though it is most common among whites.
		Tourette’s is often suspected based on the history and physical examination.
	www.drgreene.com /21_1211.html (658 words)

	Tourette Syndrome in Children - Keep Kids Healthy
		In addition to transient tic disorders and chronic motor tic disorders, Tourette syndrome is a common cause of tics in children.
		It is not known what causes Tourette Syndrome and there is no cure, but symptoms can usually be managed with counseling, accommodations at school and medications, especially if the tics are interfering with school or social interactions.
		Tourette Syndrome Association: the only national voluntary nonprofit membership organization for people with Tourette syndrome.
	www.keepkidshealthy.com /welcome/conditions/tourettes.html (700 words)

	What is Tourette Syndrome
		Gilles de la Tourette syndrome (Tourette Syndrome or TS) is a neurological disorder which becomes evident in early childhood or adolescence before the age of 18 years.
		Tourette syndrome is defined by multiple motor and vocal tics lasting for more than one year.
		Neither echolalia (echo speech) or coprolalia/copropraxia is necessary for the diagnosis of Tourette syndrome.
	www.tsa-usa.org /Medical/whatists.html (581 words)

	Focus Adolescent Services: Tourette Syndrome
		Helping a Child with Tourette Syndrome ~ How a mother treated her child with food, homeopathy, supplements, and other alternative therapies.
		Tics and Tourette's ~ This information is directed to parents and caregivers of children and adolescents who have a tic disorder along with other neuropsychiatric disorders such as learning disorders, ADHD, ODD, CD, and mood disorders.
		Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive and involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics.
	www.focusas.com /Tourette'sSyndrome.html (1816 words)

	Tourette's Disorder - Tourette Syndrome Information Support Site
		Push an aggressive awareness of Tourette's Syndrome Disorder to the public, patients, and professionals.
		Provide information about Tourette’s Syndrome Disorder as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR) and the spectrum of, or comorbid conditions sometimes experienced in connection with this neurological disorder.
		Tourette Syndrome is also referred to as Tourette’s Disorder, Tourette’s, TS and sometimes Tourette Spectrum Disorder.
	www.tourettes-disorder.com (1530 words)

	Tourette Syndrome of Texas
		Children with Tourette Syndrome face a unique set of issues that are distinctive to this disorder.
		Tourette Syndrome is a neurobehavioral movement disorder characterized by motor and vocal tics.
		The Tourette Syndrome Association of Texas, one of the largest chapters in the country, is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization.
	www.tourettetexas.org (838 words)

	O'Reilly Media \| Tourette's Syndrome
		Tourette's syndrome is a neurological disorder usually diagnosed in childhood and characterized by tics: physical jerks and involuntary vocalizations.
		Tourette's syndrome is a neurological disorder usually diagnosed in childhood.
		Symptoms, diagnosis, and related conditions are covered, followed by a practical and poignant chapter, "Growing up with Tourette's syndrome." A full 100 pages are devoted to drug and other interventions for Tourette's and associated conditions, with questions to ask one's doctor and information on potential drug interactions and side effects.
	www.oreilly.com /catalog/9780596500078 (667 words)

	The Facts About Tourette Syndrome
		Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by tics -- involuntary, rapid, sudden movements or vocalizations that occur repeatedly in the same way.
		Some people with TS are able to hold back their tics for up to hours at a time, but this only leads to a stronger outburst of tics once they are finally allowed to be expressed.
		Although the DSM-IV has recently changed the upper age of onset from 21 down to 18, the Tourette Syndrome Association Medical Advisory Board is working to have it reverted back to 21, as is listed in the DSM-III-R. Coprolalia (see below) does not have to be exclusively swear words.
	members.tripod.com /~tourette13 (572 words)

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