Tremor Summary Tremors are unintentional trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body. Most tremors occur in the hands. You can also have arm, head, face, vocal cord, trunk, and leg tremors. Tremors are most common in middle-aged and older people, but anyone can have them. The cause of tremors is a problem in the parts of the brain that control muscles in the body or in specific parts of the body, such as the hands. They commonly occur in otherwise healthy people. They may also be caused by problems such as Parkinson’s disease Dystonia Multiple sclerosis Stroke Traumatic brain injury Alcohol abuse and withdrawal Certain medicines Some forms are inherited and run in families. Others have no known cause. There is no cure for most tremors. Treatment to relieve them depends on their cause. In many cases, medicines and sometimes surgical procedures can reduce or stop tremors and improve muscle control. Tremors are not life threatening. However, they can be embarrassing and make it hard to perform daily tasks. NIH: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Children Children with Essential Tremor International Essential Tremor Foundation Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Essential Tremor National Institutes of Health ClinicalTrials.gov: Tremor National Institutes of Health Videos and Tutorials Deep Brain Stimulation OR-Live Essential Tremor Is More Than a Tremor International Essential Tremor Foundation Start Here Essential Tremor American Academy of Family Physicians Essential Tremor National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Essential Tremor Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research Tremor National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Tremor National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Tremor (Beyond the Basics) UpToDate Array Essential tremor Tremor Tremor – self-care Living With Essential Tremor (ET): Coping Tips for Everyday Living International Essential Tremor Foundation Treatments and Therapies Essential Tremor (ET): Surgical Options International Essential Tremor Foundation Treatment of Essential Tremor American Academy of Neurology Related Issues Essential Tremor vs. Parkinson’s Disease: How Do They Differ? International Essential Tremor Foundation Find an Expert Find a Neurologist American Academy of Neurology National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Genetics Genetics Home Reference: 48,XXYY syndrome National Library of Medicine Genetics Home Reference: essential tremor National Library of Medicine Genetics Home Reference: fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome National Library of Medicine Journal Articles Tremor
