Tremor

A
• B
• C
• D
• E
• F
• G
• H
• I
• J
• K
• L
• M
• N
• O
• P
• R
• S
• T
• U
• V
• W
• Y

Muscular atrophy

(Page 2)

The following tests may be performed:

• Blood tests such as CBC, blood differential, thyroid function tests, and glucose test
• EMG or nerve conduction studies
• Head CT scan
• MRI of the head
• Urine tests

Once a cause of the tremor has been determined, the appropriate treatment for the disease will be prescribed.

You may not need treatment unless the tremor interferes with your daily activities or causes embarrassment.

Treatment depends on the cause. Tremor caused by a medical condition, such as hyperthyroidism, will likely get better when the condition is treated.

---

---

If the tremor is caused by a certain medicine, stopping the drug will usually help it go away. Never stop taking any medicine without first talking to your doctor. See: Drug-induced tremor

Medicines may help relieve symptoms. How well medicines work depends on the patient and the cause of the tremor.

See also:

• Essential tremor
• Parkinson's disease

Review Date: 03/31/2011
Reviewed By: Kevin Sheth, MD, Department of Neurology, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org).