Symptoms Of Tourette Syndrome

Simple Vocal Tics

Vocal tics tend to appear later in life, after an individual already has a few motor tics. They are fairly similar to motor tics in that they are frequently compulsive and uncontrollable. However, instead of being a type of tic involving movement, they involve sound. Simple vocal tics tend to be a single fairly short sound. Some patients may make a noise like coughing or clearing their throat while others grunt or hum. This category of tics can also include short sounds like barking, beeping, or squeaking. Vocal tics tend to be more common when an individual is feeling stressed, tired, or anxious. They may sometimes be a single tic that only occurs every few minutes, or may be repeated at a rapid rate for a short time. Vocal tics tend to be at their worst during teen years, and they may quiet down during the adult years.

Get to know complex vocal tics now.