
Tourette syndrome - Wikipedia
Tourette syndrome (TS), or simply Tourette's, is a common neurodevelopmental disorder that begins in childhood or adolescence. It is characterized by multiple movement (motor) tics and …
Tourette syndrome - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Aug 8, 2018 · Tourette (too-RET) syndrome is a disorder that involves repetitive movements or unwanted sounds (tics) that can't be easily controlled. For instance, you might repeatedly blink …
What is Tourette - Tourette Association of America
Tics are the primary symptoms of a group of childhood-onset neurological conditions known collectively as Tic Disorders and individually as Tourette Syndrome (TS), Persistent (Chronic) …
Five Things To Know About Tourette Syndrome
Jul 24, 2025 · Tourette syndrome (or Tourette for short) is a condition that affects the brain and nerves, causing people to make repeated movements and sounds, also known as motor and …
Tourette Syndrome - National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Jan 31, 2025 · Tourette syndrome (TS) is a neurological disorder that may cause sudden unwanted and uncontrolled rapid and repeated movements or vocal sounds called tics. TS is …
Tourette Syndrome: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Tourette syndrome is a disorder that causes uncontrollable movements and vocal sounds called tics. It often shows up in early childhood and improves in adulthood. Tics can be mild or …
Tourette Syndrome – Symptoms and Causes | Penn Medicine
Tourette syndrome is a movement disorder beginning in childhood that is characterized by sudden uncontrollable movements or sounds called tics.
Tourette syndrome: What you need to know - NIH MedlinePlus …
Aug 20, 2024 · TS is a chronic condition, and symptoms can last into adulthood. But TS can change throughout a person’s life. Tics may become milder and less frequent as people grow …
Tourette Syndrome: An Overview - Tourette Association of America
Tourette Syndrome (TS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that becomes evident in early childhood or adolescence. It is part of the spectrum of Tic Disorders and is characterized by …
Tourette syndrome: Understanding the basics - Harvard Health
Aug 7, 2023 · TS usually begins between 2 and 15 years, with an average age of onset of 6 years, although in some cases it shows up later in the teen years. While TS usually gets better …