Tourette syndrome: a bizarre and frightening neurological disorder

Gilles de la Tourette (Tourette Syndrome-TS) is a neurological multiple tic disorder caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. Symptoms follow a waxing and waning course. TS is not degenerative or fatal, but is lifelong and no cure exists. This article addresses etiology, clinical manifestations, importance of early diagnosis and pharmacological treatment. Nursing interventions for the TS patient will also be discussed.