Essential Tremor Flashcards
1
Q
What is essential tremor?
A
Progressive, symmetrical, rhythmic, involuntary oscillation movement disorder of hands + forearms.
Usually absent at rest + present during posture + intentional movements.
2
Q
Give 2 risk factors for essential tremor
A
Age
FH
3
Q
Give 3 features of essential tremor
A
Postural tremor: worse if arms outstretched
Improved by alcohol + rest
Most common cause of titubation (head tremor)
4
Q
Describe investigations for essential tremor
A
Clinical dx
5
Q
Describe management of essential tremor
A
No dysfunction/ embarrassment: Observation
Dysfunction/ embarrassment: Propranolol
(Primidone 2nd line)
