Tremor

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Contents 1 More Specific Terms 2 Introduction 3 Laboratory 4 Differential-diagnosis 5 Management 6 More General Terms 7 References

More Specific Terms

• cerebellar (intention) tremor
• essential tremor
• orthostatic tremor
• physiologic tremor
• resting tremor

Introduction

• A rhythmic, oscillating, involuntary movement of the extremities, trunk, or head & neck. Like other involuntary movements, tremors may be suppressed by the patient & are typically absent during sleep. Tremors may be exacerbated by anxiety, fatigue & numerous medications.

Laboratory

• none routinely indicated

Differential-diagnosis

• physiologic tremor
• essential tremor
• cerebellar tremor
• resting tremor

Management

• depends upon specific type

More General Terms

• sign/symptom

References

1. Saunders Manual of Medical Practice, Rakel (ed), WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1996, pg 1015-16
2. NIH Institute & Center Resources [1]
3. NINDS Tremor Information Page [2]

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