What does tremor mean?
Disease description:
My grandmother has Parkinson's disease, and her hands shake intermittently. The doctor said it is a tremor. What does "tremor" mean?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lv Zhiqin
Tremor refers to involuntary, rhythmic shaking that occurs in a specific part of the body or the whole body. It is a common movement disorder symptom that can occur at any age, although it is more common in the elderly. Tremors may be limited to specific areas such as the hands, head, vocal cords, jaw, or legs, or they may involve the entire body.
Depending on the circumstances in which they occur, tremors can be classified as resting tremors, postural tremors, and intention tremors. Additionally, tremors can be categorized as normal or physiological tremors, and abnormal or pathological tremors, such as Parkinson's disease resting tremors and essential tremors, depending on whether they are caused by pathological changes.
Treatment of tremors should target their specific causes, such as adjusting medications, surgical treatment, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.
Therefore, diagnosing tremors requires a comprehensive evaluation of the patient's symptoms, clinical signs, and necessary examination results.
