What Is Tourette Syndrome?
8. Complications
Patients with Tourette syndrome will often experience some very difficult challenges in their life. The symptoms can make it difficult for the patient to socialize, or even be in public at all in some cases. This can cause them to suffer in terms of their self-esteem, and it can lead to depression in some cases.
Tourette syndrome is also associated with certain other mental health conditions. This includes anger management problems, anxiety disorders, and sleep disorders. Patients with the condition may also have learning disabilities and autism. Obsessive compulsive disorder is another associated condition, as is attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder. The tics that come with Tourette syndrome can also cause pain for the patient, including headaches.
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