Definition:
Tremor is a medical condition wherein a person suffers a rhythmic, involuntary muscular contraction characterized by oscillations of a part of the body.
Diagnosis:
Tremors may be diagnosed through a thorough review of the patient’s medical history, physical examination, and imaging tests.
Treatment:
The cure for tremors may lie in the treatment of its underlying cause. Symptomatic drug therapy, surgery, and braces are among the treatment options.
Symptoms and Signs:
The symptoms of tremor include: trembling, shaking, hand tremors, and hand shaking.
Causes:
Parkinson’s disease, and drugs are the known cause for tremors. Tremors are also pointed as symptoms for the following diseases: dystonias, friedreich's ataxia, pelizaeus, merzbacher disease, and Wilson's disease.
