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What is Tourette syndrome?

Rani Mukerji's film, 'Hichki' is about a teacher who has a condition 'Tourette syndrome'. It is about her turning her biggest weakness into her strength. But what is this syndrome all about?

By: Aishwarya Iyer   | | Published: August 24, 2018 1:42 pm
Tags: Cough  Genetic  Nervous System  Nervous system disorders  Throat  

Rani Mukerji s Hichki won our hearts with her perfect timing and impeccable acting. The film recently hit the headlines with the actress winning accolades worldwide with her performance in the film. Let us understand about the condition that her character suffered from in the movie, ‘Tourette Syndrome’. Simply put, the syndrome is a neurological one. It is a nervous system disorder that causes tics in people, which is an uncontrollable sudden movement or sounds that occur repeatedly. It is beyond the control of the person suffering from it as it is an unwanted urge or sensation in the muscle that is affected. The condition doesn t have a definite pattern as the tics change in number and frequency from time to time depending on each individual. Also Read - Scientists accidentally discover new organ that has been hiding behind our nose till now

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What is ‘Tourette Syndrome’?

The disorder is named after the pioneering French neurologist Dr Georges Gilles de la Tourette, who described and diagnosed the condition in an 86-year-old woman. The early signs of this syndrome are found between the ages of 3-9 years.

Symptoms:

Tics are the most obvious feature of this condition. However, there are 2 kinds of them: Simple and Complex tics. Here’s what happens in them-

Simple Tics:

  • Eye blinking
  • Eye darting
  • Nose and lip twitching
  • Incessant coughing
  • Shoulder shrugging
  • Swallowing
  • Grunting
  • Coughing
  • Throat clearing

Complex Tics:

  • Combination of 2 or more simple tics
  • Touching objects
  • Smelling objects
  • Using cuss words
  • Walking/Skipping in a pattern
  • Obscene gestures
  • Bending
  • Twitching
  • Repeating words or phrases

Causes:

Like is the case with any other neurological conditions, there is no single factor causing Tourette. The causes could be a combination of genetics and environmental factors. Some studies, however, indicate that dopamine and serotonin levels may be different in those with this disorder.

Treatment:

There is no cure for the condition as it a neurological one. It can, however, be managed better. Psycho-behavioural therapy works best for someone with Tourette syndrome.

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Published : August 24, 2018 1:42 pm
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