Tremors (cont.)
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- Tremors Overview
- Tremors Classification
- Tremors Causes
- Clinical Conditions Associated with 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
When to Seek Medical Care
A good rule of thumb is any isolated tremor, that is a tremor is the only sign, that lasts more than a few months or interferes with daily functions deserves a medical consultation.
When the tremor is associated with any other clinical sign, a medical consultation is always indicated. Given the variety of causes that can result in tremors, the best person to consult first is the primary care physician. Later, the patient may or may not be referred to a specialist.
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