Tourette's Syndrome (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- Tourette's Syndrome Overview
- Tourette's Syndrome Causes
- Tourette's Syndrome Signs and Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Questions to Ask the Doctor
- Exams and Tests
- Tourette's Syndrome Treatment
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Non-Pharmalogical Therapies
- Surgery for Tourette's Syndrome
- Next Steps
- Follow-Up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
- For More Information
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Authors and Editors
Prevention
There is no known prevention of this Tourette's syndrome. However, some of the psychological complications can be secondary to the social limitations imposed by the disease. Close monitoring of the patient for the early detection of emergent emotional disorders is very important. Also, education of the persons that relate to him/her (family members, teachers, classmates, friends) may also help to create a better environment for the child and prevent emotional issues.
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Tourette syndrome (TS) is a childhood neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by motor and phonic (vocal) tics.
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