Tourette’s syndrome is an inherited neurological disorder with no known cause. Therefore, it may be difficult to diagnose and in some cases, may never be diagnosed. Evidence has linked the defects of the body’s metabolism of the neurotransmitters including epinephrine, dopamine, and norepinephrine. While this disorder can affect many different ethnic groups and genders, studies have indicated that males are three to four times more likely to develop Tourette’s than females. The development of this chronic…
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