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== Overview ==
== Overview ==
 
Tremor is primarily [[diagnosed]] based on the [[clinical]] presentation. Diagnosing the underlying cause of tremor is also a clinical [[diagnosis]] based on, a detailed [[history taking]], observing [[patient]] as they enter the room and during [[history taking]], followed by a focused [[physical exam]].
== Diagnostic Study of Choice ==
== Diagnostic Study of Choice ==


=== Study of choice ===
=== Study of choice ===
[Name of the investigation] is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of [disease name].
*Tremor is primarily [[diagnosed]] based on the [[clinical]] presentation. Diagnosing the underlying cause of tremor is also a clinical [[diagnosis]] based on: <ref name="pmid21321834">{{cite journal| author=Puschmann A, Wszolek ZK| title=Diagnosis and treatment of common forms of tremor. | journal=Semin Neurol | year= 2011 | volume= 31 | issue= 1 | pages= 65-77 | pmid=21321834 | doi=10.1055/s-0031-1271312 | pmc=3907068 | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=21321834  }} </ref><ref name="pmid10193597">{{cite journal| author=Charles PD, Esper GJ, Davis TL, Maciunas RJ, Robertson D| title=Classification of tremor and update on treatment. | journal=Am Fam Physician | year= 1999 | volume= 59 | issue= 6 | pages= 1565-72 | pmid=10193597 | doi= | pmc= | url=https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/eutils/elink.fcgi?dbfrom=pubmed&tool=sumsearch.org/cite&retmode=ref&cmd=prlinks&id=10193597  }} </ref>
 
**A detailed [[history]] taking
OR
**Observing [[patient]] when they enter the room and during [[history]] taking.
 
**Focused [[physical examination]]
The following result of [gold standard test] is confirmatory of [disease name]:
*Aim is to identify:
* [Result 1]
**Type of tremor
* [Result 2]
**Onset, [[frequency]] of tremor, location, unilateral/bilateral
 
**[[Signs]] and [[symptoms]] associated with it.
OR
 
[Name of the investigation] must be performed when:
* The patient presents with [symptom/sign 1], [symptom/sign 2], and [symptom/sign 3].
* A [name of test] is positive for [sign 1], [sign 2], and [sign 3] in the patient.
 
OR
 
[Name of the investigation] is the gold standard test for the diagnosis of [disease name].
 
OR
 
The diagnostic study of choice for [disease name] is [name of the investigation].
 
OR
 
There is no single diagnostic study of choice for the diagnosis of [disease name].
 
OR
 
Tremor is primarily [[diagnosed]] based on the [[clinical]] presentation. Diagnosing the underlying cause of tremor is a clinical [[diagnosis]] based on:
*A detailed history taking
*Observing patient when they enter the room and during history taking.
*Focused physical examination
 
OR
 
 
OR
 
Investigations:
* Among the patients who present with clinical signs of [disease name], the [investigation name] is the most specific test for the diagnosis.
* Among the patients who present with clinical signs of [disease name], the [investigation name] is the most sensitive test for diagnosis.
* Among the patients who present with clinical signs of [disease name], the [investigation name] is the most efficient test for diagnosis.
 
==== The comparison of various diagnostic studies for [disease name] ====
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|- style="background: #4479BA; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;"
! style="background: #4479BA; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;" | Test
! style="background: #4479BA; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;" |Sensitivity
! style="background: #4479BA; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;" |Specificity
|-
! style="background: #696969; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;" |Test 1
| style="background: #DCDCDC; padding: 5px; text-align: center;" |...%
| style="background: #DCDCDC; padding: 5px; text-align: center;" |...%
|-
! style="background: #696969; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center;" |Test 2
| style="background: #DCDCDC; padding: 5px; text-align: center;" |...%
| style="background: #DCDCDC; padding: 5px; text-align: center;" |...%
|}
<small> [Name of test with higher sensitivity and specificity] is the preferred investigation based on the sensitivity and specificity</small>
 
===== Diagnostic results =====
The following finding(s) on performing [investigation name] is(are) confirmatory for [disease name]:
* [Finding 1]
* [Finding 2]
 
===== Sequence of Diagnostic Studies =====
The [name of investigation] must be performed when:
* The patient presented with symptoms/signs 1, 2, and 3 as the first step of diagnosis.
* A positive [test] is detected in the patient, to confirm the diagnosis.
 
OR
 
The various investigations must be performed in the following order:
* [Initial investigation]
* [2nd investigation]
 
=== Name of Diagnostic Criteria ===
 
'''It is recommended that you include the criteria in a table. Make sure you always cite the source of the content and whether the table has been adapted from another source.'''
 
[Disease name] is primarily diagnosed based on clinical presentation. There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of [disease name].
 
OR
 
There is no single diagnostic study of choice for [disease name], though [disease name] may be diagnosed based on [name of criteria] established by [...].
 
OR
 
The diagnosis of [disease name] is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].
 
OR
 
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
 
OR
 
[Disease name] may be diagnosed at any time if one or more of the following criteria are met:  
* Criteria 1
* Criteria 2
* Criteria 3
 
OR
 
'''IF there are clear, established diagnostic criteria'''
 
The diagnosis of [disease name] is made when at least [number] of the following [number] diagnostic criteria are met: [criterion 1], [criterion 2], [criterion 3], and [criterion 4].
 
OR
 
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [criteria name] criteria, which include [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
 
OR
 
The diagnosis of [disease name] is based on the [definition name] definition, which includes [criterion 1], [criterion 2], and [criterion 3].
 
OR
 
'''IF there are no established diagnostic criteria'''
 
There are no established criteria for the diagnosis of [disease name].
 
==References==
==References==
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Tremor is primarily diagnosed based on the clinical presentation. Diagnosing the underlying cause of tremor is also a clinical diagnosis based on, a detailed history taking, observing patient as they enter the room and during history taking, followed by a focused physical exam.

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References

  1. Puschmann A, Wszolek ZK (2011). "Diagnosis and treatment of common forms of tremor". Semin Neurol. 31 (1): 65–77. doi:10.1055/s-0031-1271312. PMC 3907068. PMID 21321834.
  2. Charles PD, Esper GJ, Davis TL, Maciunas RJ, Robertson D (1999). "Classification of tremor and update on treatment". Am Fam Physician. 59 (6): 1565–72. PMID 10193597.