What Causes Turrets Disease?

The exact cause of Tourette syndrome isn't known. It's a complex disorder likely caused by a combination of inherited (genetic) and environmental factors. Chemicals in the brain that transmit nerve impulses (neurotransmitters), including dopamine and serotonin, might play a role.

What is the cause of TS?

Although the cause of TS is unknown, current research points to abnormalities in certain brain regions (including the basal ganglia, frontal lobes, and cortex), the circuits that connect these regions, and the neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine) responsible for communication between nerve cells ...

Can you develop turrets from trauma?

This type of vocal tic is a common symptom of Tourette's syndrome, but it can also occur after head trauma. Vocal tics, like motor tics, are involuntary.