Tourette syndrome: Not just a tic disorder

Huei Shyong Wang*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Although tics are considered the hallmark of Tourette syndrome, arguably tics may not be the only or primary presenting symptom. For many children diagnosed with Tourette syndrome irritability, frustration intolerance, hyperactivity, inattention, ritual behavior or other difficulties may have been present a number of years before the appearance of tics. Children with Tourette syndrome are often highly co-morbid with attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder, obsessive compulsive symptoms, and other related behavioral problems that should be detected and treated effectively. Therefore tics should not be the sole indicator or receive over emphasis in the detection and treatment of Tourette syndrome.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)527-529
Number of pages3
JournalChang Gung Medical Journal
Volume28
Issue number8
StatePublished - 08 2005
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder
  • Obsessive compulsive symptoms
  • Tic
  • Tourette syndrome

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