essential tremor Flashcards
1
Q
define essential tremor
A
autosomal dominant condition which usually affects both upper limbs
2
Q
features of essential tremor
A
tremor is always there
postural tremor: worse when arms outstretched
improved by alcohol and rest
most common cause of titubation (head tremor)
coarser and slower
affecting upper limbs
inherited AD
3
Q
management of essential tremor
A
propranolol is first-line
primidone is sometimes used
anticholinergics
4
Q
faecal incontinece
A
nerve damage - MS, spinal cord injury
cauda equina
5
Q
causes of dizziness/vertigo
A
syncope- vasovagal
situational
BIH
menieres
BPPV
acoustic neuroma
6
Q
what is vestibular migrain
A
vertigo with headache
