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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Template:ZMalil
Overview
Tremor is the most common involuntary movement disorder. in the primary care setting the most common causes of tremors are essential tremors, Parkinson's disease and enhanced physiologic tremor.
History and Symptoms
- The majority of patients with tremor have variable associated symptoms, depending on the underlying etiology.
History
Patients with tremor may have a positive history of:
- [History finding 1]
- [History finding 2]
- [History finding 3]
Common Symptoms
Common associated symptoms of essential tremor include:
- Tremor in hands and arms bilaterally
- Symmetric tremors
- Haed nodding
- Aggravated by stress, hands outstretched
- Releived from alcohol
- Other neurologic signs are absent
Common associated symptoms of Parkinsons Disease include:
- Bradykinesia
- Stooped posture
- Cogwheel rigidity
- Micrographia
- Ataxia
- Apathy
Less Common Symptoms
Less common symptoms of [disease name] include
- [Symptom 1]
- [Symptom 2]
- [Symptom 3]