Tourette Syndrome Research Paper

Tourette Syndrome cannot be prevented, but if an earlier family member had this disorder, then that means that the following family members might be more at risk. In order to completely rule out the chance of newer family members getting the disorder, someone that has this illness should not have kids, in order to not pass the genes down. Although there is no serious way to prevent tics, early detection and treatment can help reduce the extreme harshness of the symptoms and prevent some of the life problems that are caused by the illness (Schongar, 2002).

There might not be ways to prevent tourettes, but there are multiple different forms of treatment, starting with medication. While dealing with the tics, the most effective medication to

Tourette syndrome does not impact on normal life expectancy, and it does not impair intelligence. However, for some of the patients, motor tics may be painful and some children with the condition may experience learning difficulties. Tourette’s Syndrome can also be associated with other problems, such as neurobehavioral or psychiatric disorders. One of the major problems associated with Tourette is social embarrassment leading to isolation, low self esteem or social withdrawal (Mayo Clinic Staff, 1998).In the United States, no one knows exactly how many people have Tourette Syndrome, but a CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) study had found that one of every 360 children six to seventeen years of age in the United States have been diagnosed with this disorder based on a parent’s report. Other studies that included children with undiagnosed and diagnosed tics have estimated that one of every 162 children have this illness. This shows that about half of children with Tourette’s Syndrome are not even diagnosed. Among all of the children diagnosed with TS, it is seen that 37% have been reported as having moderate or severe forms of the condition. Among the patients who suffer from this, boys are three to five times more likely to have Tourettes than girls.

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