Tremors

1. Dementia Slideshow Pictures
2. Alzheimer's Disease Slideshow Pictures
3. Brain Foods Slideshow Pictures

Medical Author:

Norberto Alvarez, MD

Medical Editor:

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, Chief Medical Editor

Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology.

View Full Profile

• Tremors Overview
• Tremors Classification
• Tremors Causes
• Clinical Conditions Associated with Tremors
• Clinical Conditions Associated with Enhanced Physiologic, Psychogenic, and Drug-Induced Tremors
• Metabolic Disorders Associated with Tremors
• When to Seek Medical Care
• Exams and Tests
• Tremors Treatment
• Medical Treatment of Essential Tremors
• Surgical Treatment of Essential Tremors
• Medical Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
• Surgical Treatment of Parkinson's Disease
• Next Steps
• Follow-up
• Prevention
• Synonyms and Keywords
• Author and Editor
• Read more on Tremors from Healthwise

Tremors are non-intentional rhythmic movements of a body part, which are the result of alternating or irregular synchronous contractions of muscles that have an opposite effect on a joint. For example, muscles that, when contracted, result in flexion of the wrist are stimulated synchronously with muscles that result in extension of the wrist. The result is a rhythmic flexion and extension of the wrist. This phenomenon can happen in any part of the body. It is this rhythmic quality that defines and distinguishes tremors from any other abnormal movements.

Must Read Articles Related to Tremors

Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless gas produced by burning material containing carbon. Carbon monoxide kills nearly 400 people each year in the U.S. ...learn more >>

Dementia Overview Dementia is the loss of reasoning, memory, and other mental abilities. Dementia may be caused by irreversible as well as treatable causes. A variety of tests (b...learn more >>

Dementia With Lewy Bodies Dementia is a progressive (gradually worsening) decline of mental abilities that disturbs "cognitive" functions such as memory, thought processes, and speech as...learn more >>

See the Entire Tremors Topic Guide »