LASER THERAPY IN CHILDREN WITH TOURETTES- SYNDROME

The method of pathogenetic treatment of patients with Turrett's syndro me (TS) by means of low-intensity infrared laser irradiation was elabo rated. Both elevation of the level of xantine oxidase, the Inducer of lipid peroxidation, and the decrease of activity of superoxide dismuta se, enzyme of the antioxidative defence, were revealed. The correction of antioxidative system was carried out by means of method of over ve nous laser irradiation of blood together with administration of decrea sed doses of neuroleptics (orap and haloperidol). Thus, the compensati on of patients' clinical state was achieved. The elevated doses of neu roleptics were necessary in control group (without laser therapy appli cation). The stability of the effect was observed in a year according to clinical and biochemical findings.