At New York Neurology Associates, we specialize in diagnosing and treating essential tremor and other movement disorders that impact your daily life. If you or a loved one is struggling with tremors, contact NY Neurology Associates today to schedule a consultation.
A tremor is an involuntary movement that affects one area of the body, most commonly the arms, hands, or head. Tremors may appear as a persistent shaking, trembling or nodding, and they can range from mild to severe, with more severe tremors interfering with everyday activities like writing, drinking, and holding objects.
Tremors can cause different symptoms depending on the underlying cause and other factors. The most common symptoms include:
Tremors can be caused by several underlying medical conditions, including:
Excessive alcohol consumption can also cause tremors, and sometimes, the cause of a tremor cannot be determined. Tremors are more likely to occur in older people, and in some people, symptoms may be exacerbated by stress.
Treatment of tremors can be problematic, especially in patients in whom a specific underlying cause cannot be identified. Having a comprehensive physical examination, including an in-depth medical history, plays an important role in diagnosis, and other tests like blood tests, diagnostic imaging studies, or nerve studies may also be performed.
Patients with Parkinson’s disease may benefit from prescription medications or from deep brain stimulation, a state-of-the-art therapeutic intervention that uses a tiny implanted device to send electrical impulses to a specific portion of the brain. The device is implanted beneath the skin and can be adjusted to suit the patient’s symptoms.
When tremors cause pain or discomfort or interfere with normal activities, physical therapy may be helpful in enabling patients to learn how to help control movements, reduce discomfort, and improve function.
If tremors are interfering with your daily life, you don’t have to face them alone. At New York Neurology Associates, we help people with essential tremor, Parkinson’s disease, and other movement disorders find treatment options that work for them. Contact our movement disorders center in New York today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward better tremor control.
Here are some common questions about tremors.
A tremor is an involuntary movement that affects one area of the body, most commonly the arms, hands, or head.
The most common symptoms include rhythmic shaking of the hands, arms, legs, or head, problems holding items, difficulty writing or performing tasks requiring fine motor control, problems walking or performing other gross motor activities, and a shaky voice.
Tremors can be caused by several underlying medical conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), brain injury, genetic issues, thyroid disease, degenerative brain diseases, liver failure, and other issues affecting the nervous system.
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