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• Tremors
  • May be occasional (sporadic), temporary (episodic) or occurring at intervals (intermittent)
  • May affect the head, hands, arms, eyelids, or other muscles
  • May not affect both sides of the body equally
• A shaking or quivering sound to voice
• Head nodding
• Tremors that worsen with voluntary movement or emotional stress
• Tremors that disappear during sleep

Tests depend on the suspected cause of the tremor. However, a neurologic examination should be conducted in most cases.

Review Date: 08/26/2006
Reviewed By: Gail A. Kang, M.D., San Francisco VA Parkinson's Disease Research, Education, & Clinical Center, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.