How To Treat Tourette Syndrome

Tourette syndrome is a condition that causes patients to make involuntary sounds or repetitive movements they have trouble controlling. Some common tics or movements associated with this condition include blinking the eyes, shrugging the shoulders, making loud sounds, or saying offensive words. The first tics usually begin between two and fifteen years old, with six years old being the average age of onset. While the condition doesn't have a cure, there are multiple available treatments. Many patients don't require treatment if their symptoms don't cause problems. Tics often become more easily controlled and less severe after the teen years. The main symptoms of Tourette syndrome are tics that vary in severity. There are simple and complex tics, and tics may be muscle-related or vocal.