Tourette Syndrome Awareness
Malaysia
Malaysia
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Some factors can affect tics severity :
- Environments or programs that do not provide adequate
opportunity to discharge symptoms or dissipate motor activity. - Holiday anticipation, birthdays, and other “positive” stressors
such as vacations. - Stress.
- Substances such as caffeine, nicotine, or stimulants.
- Estrogen and progesterone changes during menstruation.
- Environmental factors such as allergy seasons or hot weather.
- Specific school settings where children are expected to sit
quietly (such as study hall, library, assembly). - Fatigue.
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