ABSTRACT – Tourette syndrome is a condition with the nervous system that cause recurring or sudden movements, actions or...
Tourette syndrome
Tourette syndrome is a condition with the nervous system that cause recurring or sudden movements, actions or unnecessary noise called tics. This sound is uncontrollable by the individual same as blinking eyes, shrugging of shoulders, clearing of throat repeatedly or exclaims unusual sounds.
CAUSES –
- Genetic factors
- Environmental factors
- Chemical imbalance in the brain
However, the exact cause of this condition is still unknown.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –
- Rapid eye blinking
- Head wrenching
- Shoulder shrugging
- Nose jerking, winding or twisting
- Mouth movements and activities
- Grunting
- Coughing
- Continuous throat clearing
Tourette syndrome is a condition with the nervous system that cause recurring or sudden movements, actions or unnecessary noise called tics. This sound is uncontrollable by the individual same as blinking eyes, shrugging of shoulders, clearing of throat repeatedly or exclaims unusual sounds.
CAUSES –
- Genetic factors
- Environmental factors
- Chemical imbalance in the brain
However, the exact cause of this condition is still unknown.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS –
- Rapid eye blinking
- Head wrenching
- Shoulder shrugging
- Nose jerking, winding or twisting
- Mouth movements and activities
- Grunting
- Coughing
- Continuous throat clearing