Tourette Syndrome Health Center

OrganizedWisdom helps people easily discover great links, shared by over 5,000 doctors, health experts, and advocates, and organized by specific health or healthy living topics like Tourette Syndrome. We currently have thousands of WisdomCards featuring resources on Tourette Syndrome. Use our A-Z directory or the search tool above to find WisdomCards on any health or healthy living topic.

About Tourette Syndrome

If you have Tourette syndrome, you make unusual movements or sounds, called tics. You have little or no control over them. Common tics are throat-clearing and blinking. You may repeat words, spin, or, rarely, blurt out swear words.

About one of every 100 people has Tourette syndrome. It often occurs with other problems, such as

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Anxiety
Depression

The cause of Tourette syndrome is unknown. It is more common in boys than girls. The tics usually start in childhood and may be worst in the early teens. Many people eventually outgrow them.

No treatment is needed unless the tics interfere with everyday life. Excitement or worry can make tics worse. Calm, focused activities may make them better. Medicines and talk therapy may also help.

NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke

Provided by: NIH - National Institute of Health

Tourette Syndrome Treatments WisdomCards™

Tourette Syndrome Causes WisdomCards™

Tourette Syndrome Prevention WisdomCards™

Tourette Syndrome Prevention

Tourette Syndrome Alternative Treatments WisdomCards™

Most Active Tourette Syndrome Experts & Advocates

View Most Active Experts & Advocates

1. Tourette Syndrome IL

TSA-IL's mission is to serve and support those whose lives are affected by Tourette Syndrome. See our website for a full description of the services we provide.