Tourette syndrome is a nervous system disorder. It causes people to have "tics".
WHAT ARE TICS?
Tics are sudden movements, sounds or sudden twitches that a person do repeatedly.
It is a spasm like movements of particular muscles. It mostly affects the eyelids or face. One cannot stop itself from doing such movements e.g. a person keeps blinking their eyelids over and over again. Person unwantedly makes a grunting sound. It is very similar to hiccups. People who are facing this problem they try to stop the hiccups, but it’s very hard to control.
Tics typically are seen between ages 2 to 15, with an average being around 6 years of age. Males are 3 to 4 times more prone to this syndrome as compared to females. Many tics are temporary and get resolved in a year but some show and have chronic effects.
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF TICS?
- Motor Tics: Movement of the limbs and other body parts.
- Vocal Tics: Involuntary sounds, such as sniffing, throat clearing, grunting are known as vocal tics.
WHAT IS A TRANSIENT TIC DISORDER?
Transient tic disorder, is known as provisional tic disorder as this disorder involves the physical and verbal tics. It mostly affects 10% of children during their childhood. Children who are affected have 1 or more tics for at least 1 month, but for less than 12 consecutive months. A child diagnosed with transient tic disorder has very clear physical or vocal tics. Mostly motor tics are seen as compared to vocal tics. Studies have shown that children with learning disabilities show tics disorder and are guided in special education classes. Children with autism spectrum are mostly affected with tics.
WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES OF TICS?
- Simple Tics: They have a sudden onset with fleeting tics using small muscles. For example, eye darting, throat clearing, and nose twitching
- Complex Tics: It involves coordinated movements of a group of muscles. For example: gesturing, hopping or stepping or repetition of words and phrases.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF MOTOR TICS DISORDER?
Eye blinking | Touching or smelling objects again |
Eye darting | Do observed movements repeatedly |
Head jerking pattern | Stepping in a particular same |
Shrugging of shoulders | Obscene gesturing |
Mouth movements | Twisting or bending |
Twitching of nose | Hopping |
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF VOCAL TICS DISORDER?
Simple tics | Touching or smelling objects again |
Eye darting | Complex tics |
Grunting | Repetition of own words and phrases |
Barking | Repeating other words or phrases |
Coughing | Use cruel, harsh, vulgar, obscenev or swear words |
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES THAT WORSEN THE SYMPTOMS OF TICS DISORDER?
- Worsen with emotions such as excitement, anger, anxiety, and fatigue.
- It can worsen during the period of illness
- Vary over a period of time
- It varies with severity and type of disorder
- Improves with time
- Common during sleep
WHAT ARE THE CAUSES OF TICS DISORDER?
- The exact cause is unknown
- Some gene mutations play role in Tourette syndrome
- Brain chemicals like serotonin, dopamine, and glutamate responsible for communication among nerve cells plays an important role in the brain. Their imbalance cause tics. Any kind of head injuries
- Stroke
- Many infections cause tics
- Poisons
- Surgery
WHAT ARE THE RISK FACTORS OF TICS DISORDER?
- Genetics: It mostly runs in families, so it may be genetic in many cases
- Sex: Men’s are more affected than women by tic disorder.
WHAT ARE THE COMPLICATIONS OF TICS DISORDER?
- Conditions of health associated with tics in children are:
- Anxiety
- ADHD
- Depression
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Difficulty in learning and speech
- Sleep difficulties
- Children with this or any chronic tic disorder feels low esteem and neglected as compared to those who are not suffering from this.
- People feel difficulty in social functioning due to their tics and associated conditions like fatigue and anxiety.
DIAGNOSIS
- Diagnosis is based on signs and symptoms checked physically.
- Tics can be single motor or vocal, even both can be or cannot be at the same time
- Tics can occur several time a day, every day or in alternate days for more than a year.
- It begins before 18 years
- Tics change over time in frequency, location, complexity, location or severity.
Other Tests:
- Blood test
- MRI scan
TREATMENT
In modern medicines, there is no cure for Tourette syndrome. The treatments are based upon controlling the tics that interfere in the everyday routines of individual activities and functioning. Medication could be for blockage or lessen dopamine like pimozide, haloperidol which has side effects like weight gain and involuntary repetitive movements. Other include botulinum injections, ADHD medications, antidepressants, antiseizure medications.
SOME THERAPIES LIKE
- Psychotherapy: In case of depression, obsession or anxiety.
- Behavior therapy: It includes habit reversal training, helps to monitor tics, learn to voluntarily the movements in a way that’s incompatible with the tics.
AYURVEDA ASPECT
As per Ayurveda due to vitiation of Vata doshas Tourette syndrome occurs. Apana Vayu locates in lower regions of the body. When Apana Vayu is imbalanced, it further affects prana vayu which leads to the weak digestive system and majja dhatu (nervous system). Due to improper digestion, accumulation of ama dosha takes place which leads to harmful toxins accumulation. Along with vata doshas, this ama doshas causes blockage of channels of nerves and cause a neurological disorder. A further condition is aggravated with stress, anxiety and negative thoughts and cause symptoms of tics.
WHAT ARE THE HERBAL REMEDIES FOR TICS SYNDROME OFFERED BY PLANET AYURVEDA?
- Brahmi Capsules
- Gotukola Capsules
- Ashwagandha Capsules
- Green Essentials
Herbal Remedies For Tics Syndrome
1. Brahmi Capsules
Brahmi Capsules of Planet Ayurveda is prepared from the pure extract of Bacopa monnieri. It is considered as a natural adaptogen. Brahmi is an herb useful in memory and cognitive functions. Brahmi Capsules of Planet Ayurveda is used in mental fatigue, stress, ADHD, nervous exhaustion, cerebral insufficiency etc. Brahmi Capsules have no side effects on the body and its regular usage for long periods is considered safe.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily.
2. Gotukola Capsules
Gotukola is known as 'Mandukaparni' in Ayurveda. Gotu kola capsules are prepared from the pure extract of Centella asiatica. This herb is known for its nootropic and neuroprotective properties. It possesses antioxidant properties. It improves the blood circulation by relaxing the blood vessels. Gotu kola Capsules of Planet Ayurveda are useful in mental fatigue, memory loss, anxiety, stress, depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), unmanageable emotional stress or hysteria, behavior disorders, convulsions etc.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily.
3. Green Essentials
Green Essentials Capsules of Planet Ayurveda is purely planted extracts as plants are the backbone of all life on Earth and an essential resource for human well-being. They are considered as powerful anti-oxidants that provide nourishment to the brain cells. They are a rich source of all Vitamin B-complex, other vitamins and minerals necessary for maintaining brain health.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily.
4. Ashwagandha Capsules
Ashwagandha also is known as Indian ginseng is used in Ayurvedic practice since a very long time. Ashwagandha capsules of Planet Ayurveda is prepared from the pure extract of Withania somnifera. It is acknowledged to improve memory, preserve mental functions and increases intelligence. It is an excellent stress buster. It protects the brain from degeneration. Ashwagandha Capsules of Planet Ayurveda are widely used in anxiety, stress, depression, ADHD, cerebellar ataxia, Parkinson's disease, fibromyalgia etc.
Dosage: 1-2 capsules twice daily.
Mostly patient affected with Tourette syndrome recover completely after taking the full course of Ayurvedic treatment and there are no side effects of these medicines. Ayurvedic treatment thus has a significant role to play in the management as well as in the treatment of Tourette syndrome.
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DIET TO BE FOLLOWED
Recommended:
- Foods that are sour, sweet and salty in taste
- Use freshly cooked food
- Use mung daal, tofu, and warm soya milk with cinnamon
- Plenty of warm drinks and maintain room temperature
- Routine time for meals, sleep, working
- A daily self-massage with sesame oil for 10 to 20 mins
- A gentle exercise like walking, swimming should be done five times a week
Avoid:
- Foods that are bitter, astringent and pungent,
- Dry and light foods
- Too much raw food like salads, fresh fruit, juices in the morning and evening
- Cold and carbonated drinks
- Caffeine, nicotine and other stimulants
- Avoid overeating and heavy meals
- Deep fried food and hard alcohol
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