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Wat is de oorzaak van Gilles de la Tourette?
De precieze oorzaak van Gilles de la Tourette is niet bekend. Wat we wel weten is dat genetische aanleg een rol speelt. Daarbij is waarschijnlijk niet één gen betrokken, maar meerdere genen. Vervolgens zijn er één of meerdere ’triggers’ voor nodig om de tics tot uiting te laten komen.
Kun je zomaar Tourette krijgen?
Oorzaken. Artsen weten nog niet precies wat Tourette veroorzaakt. Wel is bekend dat aanleg in de genen een rol speelt. Als je ouder, grootouder, broer of zus Tourette heeft, dan heb jij dus ook meer aanleg om het syndroom te ontwikkelen.
Is Tourette syndrome linked to ADHD?
Tourette Syndrome and ADHD frequently co-occur. More than half of children with TS also have ADHD. About one in five children with ADHD also have TS or persistent tic disorders. Symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and tics can affect children’s lives at home, at school, or with friends.
What are the treatment options for ADHD and Tourette syndrome?
Medication may be needed for children with ADHD and Tourette Syndrome. The provider may decide to treat mild symptoms of both ADHD and tics with an alpha agonist, a nonstimulant medication such as clonidine or guanfacine, which can reduce both symptoms. Their most common side effects are tiredness and fatigue.
What other conditions can co-occur with Tourette syndrome?
Other conditions besides ADHD can co-occur with TS, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well learning disorders and other developmental disabilities.
What are tics from Tourette’s syndrome?
Tics from Tourette’s syndrome are different from the movements or noises that kids with ADHD might make. They almost always involve fast, repeated face or shoulder movements or sounds, which happen the same way each time. Often, kids with ADHD won’t have any tic-like movements. Instead, they have trouble staying focused or paying attention.