Do people with TS experience other medical problems?
Not all people with TS have associated disorders. However, many people with TS do experience additional problems, including: • Obsessions and Compulsions – repetitive unwanted or bothersome thoughts, accompanied by ritualistic behaviors. Examples of compulsions include touching something until it feels “just right,” washing hands repeatedly, or checking that a door is locked over and over. • Attention Deficit Disorder – indications include difficulty concentrating, distractibility, failure to finish what is started, difficulty listening, and general fidgeting. • Learning Difficulties – may include reading, writing, perceptual and math difficulties • Problems with Impulse Control – may result, in rare instances, in overly aggressive and socially inappropriate behaviors. • Sleep Disorders – include frequent awakenings or walking or talking in one’s sleep.
