Essential Tremor | Causes, Pathophysiology, Symptoms, Exacerbating Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment

Essential Tremor | Causes, Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms, Exacerbating Factors, Diagnosis, Treatment

Essential Tremor is a movement disorder involving involuntary action and postural tremors of the upper extremities and other parts of the body. The underlying cause or etiology of Essential Tremor is not entirely understood, but it is believed to be due to issues in the brain stem and/or in the cerebellum of the brain. Essential Tremor differs in important ways with other types of tremors, including those that occur in Parkinson’s disease, which we will discuss in this lesson.

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