The early symptoms of TS are typically noticed first in childhood, with the average onset between the ages of 3 and 9 years.
The first symptoms usually occur in the head and neck area and may progress to include muscles of the trunk and extremities.Although the cause of TS is unknown, current research points to abnormalities in certain brain regions (including the basal ganglia, frontal lobes, and cortex), the circuits that interconnect these regions, and the neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine) responsible for communication among nerve cells.
Current research suggests the role of genetics as well, thus, claiming it to be an inherited disease.View- Tourette Syndrome MarketThere is no single test to confirm the presence of TS.
Moreover, TS patients experience peak tic severity before the mid-teen years with improvement in the late teen years and early adulthood.Also, read- Tourette Syndrome Market ReportMedications to help control tics or reduce symptoms of related conditions include medications that block or lessen dopamine, Botulinum (Botox) injections, ADHD medications, Central adrenergic inhibitors, Antidepressants and antiseizures medications.
In addition, behavioral and psychotherapy are often advised with deep brain stimulation (DBS) to help correct behavioral issues in the patients with TS.Currently, there is no cure for TS.
Moreover, TS patients experience peak tic severity before the mid-teen years with improvement in the late teen years and early adulthood.Medications to help control tics or reduce symptoms of related conditions include medications that block or lessen dopamine, Botulinum (Botox) injections, ADHD medications, Central adrenergic inhibitors, Antidepressants and antiseizures medications.
