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Blocking tics in Tourette syndrome

Blocking tics cause a sudden interruption in speech or movement. This may cause a momentary freeze mid-sentence or inability to initiate an action, such as taking a step or reaching for an object.
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Did you know? Blocking phenomena are present in approximately 6% of patients with TS, and the presence of dystonic tics and a higher frequency and number of phonic tics increase the risk for these phenomena. NIH

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