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Rishikesh, Nov 7: The growing casual use of offensive language in everyday conversations may not always be a reflection of loosening social boundaries—experts warn it could, in some cases, point to a neurological condition known as Tourette Syndrome (TS).

According to psychiatrists at AIIMS Rishikesh, the number of young adults between 20 and 40 showing symptoms of involuntary verbal outbursts—sometimes involving profanity—is increasing. The syndrome, caused by an imbalance in the brain’s basal ganglia circuit, leads to involuntary tics and vocalisations, including swearing, known medically as coprolalia.

Dr Ravi Gupta, Head of Psychiatry at AIIMS Rishikesh, explained the concerning trend. “Occasional swearing during stress or anger is common. Howev

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