Abstract
Tourette syndrome is a chronic motor and vocal tic disorder, which is common (1%). The aetiology is complex (mostly genetic) and 90% of people have co-morbid psychiatric disorders and reduced quality of life. Management includes reassurance, education, behavioural treatments and medications for tics and psychopathology.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Attention Deficit and Disruptive Behavior Disorders / complications
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Depressive Disorder / complications
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Family Health
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder / complications
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Phenotype
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Prognosis
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Quality of Life
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Tourette Syndrome* / diagnosis
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Tourette Syndrome* / etiology
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Tourette Syndrome* / psychology
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Tourette Syndrome* / therapy
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Young Adult