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Tourette syndrome

Overview

Tourette syndrome is a nervous system disorder that starts in childhood.

Symptoms

It involves uncontrollable repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics), such as repeatedly blinking the eyes, shrugging shoulders, or blurting out offensive words.

Treatments

There's no cure for Tourette syndrome. Treatment may include medication or psychological therapies.

Last Updated: June 13th, 2017

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