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Tourette Syndrome Is One Type of Tic Disorder. Tics Are Involuntary Repetitive Movements.
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Tourette syndrome
Also called: Tourette's
A nervous system disorder involving repetitive movements or unwanted sounds.
- Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
- Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
- Requires a medical diagnosis
- Lab tests or imaging not required
Tourette syndrome starts in childhood.
Common: More than 200,000 US cases per year
Consult a doctor for medical advice
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
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