What is Tourette - Tourette Association of America

🐓 Tourette syndrome is a neurological condition that causes a person to make involuntary movements or sounds called tics. These tics can be physical, like blinking, shoulder shrugging, or facial movements, or vocal, such as throat clearing, humming, or saying words unexpectedly. Tourette’s usually begins in childhood and can change over time, sometimes becoming milder with age. It’s important to know that people with Tourette’s don’t choose their tics—they happen automatically, even when someon

DBS for Tourette syndrome - Mayo Clinic