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Essential tremor
Also called: kinetic tremor
Overview
Symptoms
Treatments
Specialists
A nervous system disorder that causes rhythmic shaking.
Essential tremor most often affects the hands, though it may also affect the head, voice, arms, or legs. It's not related to Parkinson's disease.
Shaking occurs with simple tasks such as tying shoelaces, writing, or shaving. Symptoms may be aggravated by stress, fatigue, caffeine, and temperature extremes.
If needed, treatment may include medications, such as beta blockers.
Common
More than 200,000 US cases per year
Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging rarely required
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
Also called: kinetic tremor
Overview
Symptoms
Treatments
Specialists
A nervous system disorder that causes rhythmic shaking.
Essential tremor most often affects the hands, though it may also affect the head, voice, arms, or legs. It's not related to Parkinson's disease.
Shaking occurs with simple tasks such as tying shoelaces, writing, or shaving. Symptoms may be aggravated by stress, fatigue, caffeine, and temperature extremes.
If needed, treatment may include medications, such as beta blockers.
Common
More than 200,000 US cases per year
Treatment can help, but this condition can't be cured
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging rarely required
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice.
Sources: Mayo Clinic and others. Learn more
Essential? What a Dumb Name!I'm reading a great book- suddenly the book goes flying. Or I'm placing food in my mouth and the spoon zaps to the wall. Essential?