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*Tremor is primarily [[diagnosed]] based on the [[clinical]] presentation. Diagnosing the underlying cause of tremor is 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> | *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 | **A detailed [[history]] taking | ||
**Observing patient when they enter the room and during history taking. | **Observing [[patient]] when they enter the room and during [[history]] taking. | ||
**Focused physical examination | **Focused [[physical examination]] | ||
*Aim is to identify: | *Aim is to identify: | ||
**Type of tremor | **Type of tremor | ||
**Onset, [[frequency]] of tremor, location, unilateral/bilateral | **Onset, [[frequency]] of tremor, location, unilateral/bilateral | ||
**[[Signs]] and [[symptoms]] associated with it | **[[Signs]] and [[symptoms]] associated with it. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|2}} | {{Reflist|2}} | ||
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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
Study of choice
- Tremor is primarily diagnosed based on the clinical presentation. Diagnosing the underlying cause of tremor is also a clinical diagnosis based on: [1][2]
- A detailed history taking
- Observing patient when they enter the room and during history taking.
- Focused physical examination
- Aim is to identify:
References
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 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.