What is Tourette syndrome?

It is a disorder of the nervous system that usually occurs with other problems such as: attention disorder with hyperactivity, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety and depression.

The most common symptoms of this syndrome are making unusual movements or sounds, which are called tics, with little or no control over them. The most common tics are blinking and clearing.

There is a possibility that a person with this syndrome will repeat the words, turn or rarely, say rude words suddenly. Its cause is discomfort, and it is more common among boys than girls.