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Suggest Treatment For Tourette's Syndrome And Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Posted on Tue, 28 Jul 2015
Question: I was diagnosed with a "mild case of tourettes syndrome" and also ADD at age 8. My mother refused to allow treatment. What kind of doctor should I see and are there medications available to adults with these conditions?
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Answered by Dr. Ajay Panwar (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Neurologist/Medicines are available for this disorder.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com.
I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query.

You should see a Neurologist for Tourette's syndrome.At the same time,please consult a Psychiatrist as well for associated ADHD(Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder).
Of course,Medicines are available for adults with these conditions.

Hope that I have answered your query.If you have no further questions,please close the thread,rate it and write a review as your rating will be of help to me.

Regards
Dr.Ajay Panwar,
MD,DM(Neurology)
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Suggest Treatment For Tourette's Syndrome And Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Brief Answer: Neurologist/Medicines are available for this disorder. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for being on healthcaremagic.com. I am Dr.Ajay Panwar,a neurologist,here to answer your query. You should see a Neurologist for Tourette's syndrome.At the same time,please consult a Psychiatrist as well for associated ADHD(Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Of course,Medicines are available for adults with these conditions. Hope that I have answered your query.If you have no further questions,please close the thread,rate it and write a review as your rating will be of help to me. Regards Dr.Ajay Panwar, MD,DM(Neurology)