Neurol. praxi. 2011;12(1):18-21

Tics and Tourette syndrome

MUDr.Ondřej Fiala
Neurologická klinika a Centrum klinických neurověd, 1. LF UK a VFN, Praha

Tics are one of the most common movement disorders. They are caused mainly by primary tic disorders in childhood, secondary tics

are rare. The most common cause of tics is transient tic disorder, which may affect up to 28% of schoolchildren. The most severe form

of tic disorder is Tourette‘s syndrome, which is characterized by multiple motor and vocal tics, and often accompanied by behavioral

problems. Education and lifestyle adjustment are the basis for the treatment of tics. Pharmacologic treatment is recommended only for

more severe forms of disease.

Keywords: tics, Tourette syndrome, treatment

Published: February 18, 2011  Show citation

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