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Differentiating Tic Disorders


Is it possible to differentiate Tourette tics from non-Tourette tics? Are all tics the same? What is a tic? What does a tic feel like? How does "ticcing" affect a person's sense of self or "I-Function"? Are Tic Disorders Inherited?

A tic is a repetitive, uncontrollable, purposeless contraction of an individual muscle or group of muscles, usually in the face, arms, or shoulders. These movements may be signs of a minor psychological disturbance. Such tics often occur in childhood and will probably be outgrown. There are also tics that are caused by neurological disorders that could have resulted from brain damage at birth, head trauma, or use of some specific medication (1). Tic disorders may be inherited. Genetic analysis of numerous pairs of siblings has shown several areas that may contain genes that, when mutated, may give rise, or increase susceptibility to, Tourette Syndrome. There is growing evidence that Tourette Syndrome is inherited from both parents (bilineal transmission), with the father typically affected by childhood tics and the mo... [to view the full essay now, purchase below]

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