So what exactly is Tourettes and who discovered TS? Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder characterized by repetitive, stereotyped, involuntary movements and vocalizations called tics. Dr. George Gilles de la Tourette discovered this disorder in 1885 when an 86 year old french noblewoman showed symptoms of uncontrollable movements. Tourettes was then named after the brilliant french neurologist after the discovery. TS is a chronic condition that can be inherited in some cases. https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/Patient-Caregiver-Education/Fact-Sheets/Tourette-Syndrome-Fact-Sheet
Tourettes Syndrome is estimated to affect 1 to 10 of 1,000 children. Kids struggle everyday as they try not to get picked on about the harsh reality of …show more content…
Simple vocal tics would involve making noises repeatedly while complex vocal tics would involve using cursing words. Vocal tics are shown the most on tv shows. Most people think Tourettes is only a condition that makes people curse uncontrollably but scientist and doctors have proven over the years that there's more to this particular syndrome. The inability to stop cursing during a tic is referred to as coprolalia. Coprolalia is the main attention drawer for struggling victims affected by Tourette's syndrome. …show more content…
Tics can be produced by conditions like Sydenham Chorea, Wilson's Disease, and Lesch-Neyhan Syndrome. Depending on specific internal and external factors tics can change in type as a response. As age progres people who don't have hard times dealing with tics seem to become tic-free while the less fortunate struggle with the disorder on a daily basis. Pharmacologist treatment for tics are not needed unless TS starts to affect social development. If necessary, education is extended to students with tourette's to suit the learning speed of the student. Quote?https://www.secondopinion-tv.org/episode/tourette-syndrome?
There are a range of studies being done on modern day tourettes which include genetic, neuroimaging, neuropathology, clinical trial and epidemiologic studies. Each studies focus on sectionized pieces that causes and treat TS. No breakthrough has been found on the cause of tourette's but doctors as well as scientist are advances in their studies enough to give you the reason why tics occur and what medications are available for people who are struggling with the disorder. TS is diagnosed after a year by doctors to confirm that the condition is rightfully claimed.
Tourettes Syndrome is estimated to affect 1 to 10 of 1,000 children. Kids struggle everyday as they try not to get picked on about the harsh reality of …show more content…
Simple vocal tics would involve making noises repeatedly while complex vocal tics would involve using cursing words. Vocal tics are shown the most on tv shows. Most people think Tourettes is only a condition that makes people curse uncontrollably but scientist and doctors have proven over the years that there's more to this particular syndrome. The inability to stop cursing during a tic is referred to as coprolalia. Coprolalia is the main attention drawer for struggling victims affected by Tourette's syndrome. …show more content…
Tics can be produced by conditions like Sydenham Chorea, Wilson's Disease, and Lesch-Neyhan Syndrome. Depending on specific internal and external factors tics can change in type as a response. As age progres people who don't have hard times dealing with tics seem to become tic-free while the less fortunate struggle with the disorder on a daily basis. Pharmacologist treatment for tics are not needed unless TS starts to affect social development. If necessary, education is extended to students with tourette's to suit the learning speed of the student. Quote?https://www.secondopinion-tv.org/episode/tourette-syndrome?
There are a range of studies being done on modern day tourettes which include genetic, neuroimaging, neuropathology, clinical trial and epidemiologic studies. Each studies focus on sectionized pieces that causes and treat TS. No breakthrough has been found on the cause of tourette's but doctors as well as scientist are advances in their studies enough to give you the reason why tics occur and what medications are available for people who are struggling with the disorder. TS is diagnosed after a year by doctors to confirm that the condition is rightfully claimed.