Diagnosis of Essential Tremors

Classified under the category of tremor of unknown cause, essential tremor is the most common movement disorder that usually begins in later adulthood.

Any day to day activity will turn out to be a difficult task to perform including shaving, drinking, eating, and writing even holding a cup of coffee. With all that said, this disorder is often considered as Parkinson diseases but in several cases it differs. Parkinson disease is a neurodegenerative disorder of the brain. In order to have a clear elucidation its symptoms and signs should be known well. Following are some of the signs and symptoms of essential tremor.

• Commences step by step
• Aggravate with movement
• In general it occurs in the hands first then affects one or both hands
• Based on emotional stress, fatigue, caffeine or extremes temperature it will aggravate.

Having the capability to affect any age it becomes more common after 40's and 50's. Exuding a state of being nervous, anxious and embarrassed, quality of life will be affected badly.

Essential Tremors Diagnosis

By examining the signs and symptoms and performing a series of tests, Essential tremors Diagnosis can be done. With that said, it is typically a matter of ruling out all other ailments first. Following are some of the common tests performed and it includes:

• Neurological exams
• lab testing of both urine and blood

That being said, diagnosis is also made by the patient’s medical history and examination. In case of mild tremor it can be left untreated on the other hand, severe tremor is treated with variety of drugs including anticoagulant and anti epileptic drugs, along with physical rehabilitation.

Despite that the disorder is not deadly in them; it can be more difficult to survive. Making even the simplest task difficult to perform, progressed essential tremor also acts as a hindrance to even talk. Hence it is highly suggested to take immediate action when you are diagnosed with this type of ailment.