Use Of Antidepressants For Essential Tremor
Essential tremor is a type of involuntary shaking movement in which no cause can be identified. Involuntary means you shake without trying to do so.
See also:
Drug-induced tremor Tremor
Alternative Names
Tremor - essential; Familial tremor; Tremor - familial
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Essential tremor is the most common type of tremor. Everyone has some tremor present, but the movements are often so small that they can't be seen. Essential tremors are most common in people older...
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Tremor
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Tremors are a type of involuntary shaking movement. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Tremors are caused by problems with the nerves... Read more »
Hand tremor
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A tremor is a type of shaking movement. A tremor is most often noticed in your hands and arms, but it may affect any body part (even your head or... Read more »
Familial tremor
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Familial tremor is a neurologic disorder that tends to run in families, which results in shaking (tremor) that gets worse during movement or... Read more »
Drug-induced tremor
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Drug-induced tremor is involuntary shaking due to the use of medication. Involuntary means you shake without trying to do so. The shaking occurs when... Read more »
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