Tourette syndrome is a serious problem, which, unfortunately, often gives food for jokes. It consists in the fact that patients randomly shout obscene language. Tourette's syndrome most often affects children. The first signs of it usually appear in babies between the ages of three and nine. According to available data, men are diagnosed with this diagnosis approximately 3-4 times more often compared to the representatives of the beautiful half of our humanity. In this article, we will talk in more detail about the symptoms of the disease, the treatment of patients, as well as how Tourette's syndrome develops.
Reasons
Unfortunately, at the moment, scientists have not come to a consensus about the primary factors causing this kind of problem. So, some blame heredity for everything, while others see the cause in gene mutation. Still others even consider environmental degradation and improper upbringing of children in terms of psycho-emotional stress to be the cause. In addition, some experts argue that those children whose mothers abused during pregnancy suffer from Tourette's syndrome.alcoholic products, smoked, led an unhe althy lifestyle in general. Particular attention is paid to autoimmune diseases suffered by expectant mothers.
What are the primary symptoms?
Tourette Syndrome primarily manifests as brief involuntary episodes
Tiki-like movements. So, kids can click their tongues, blink, make faces. About 10-15% of young patients have speech disorders (palilalia, echolalia, coprolalia, etc.). During periods of severe stress, this kind of tics noticeably intensifies, and the attacks themselves follow continuously. Little patients with great difficulty adapt to the surrounding society, while most of them develop mental disorders, which often, in turn, even leads to suicide.
Diagnosis
According to experts, at the moment there is no single biological marker that would determine the presence of this diagnosis. That is why the confirmation of the syndrome is based solely on dynamic observation. Note that the mental, mental and even emotional state of babies suffering from Tourette's syndrome practically does not differ from the general development of other children. Various examinations, including neurosonogram, electroencephalogram or computed tomography, also do not reveal any specific disorders in patients.
Treatment
Therapy for this syndrome is primarily aimed at helping to manage the symptoms. Duewith the fact that the first signs, as a rule, do not have a significant effect on the functioning of the body, drugs are not used to suppress them. Antipsychotics are prescribed only when the symptoms prevent the patient from leading a normal life. So, the drugs "Pimozide" and "Haloperidol" are considered the most effective. Often, with this diagnosis, special psychotherapy is recommended. Its main goal is to adapt the child in society and prevent the development of a depressive state
