How to Tell if Hand Tremors are Essential Tremors or Parkinson’s Disease?

How to Tell if Hand Tremors are Essential Tremors or Parkinson’s Disease?

1. Introduction Essential tremors primarily occur during intentional, active movements, such as holding a glass of water or writing with a pen, and often affect both hands symmetrically. Parkinson disease tremors typically manifest as a resting tremor, meaning the hand shakes rhythmically when resting completely still on the lap, and the shaking notably decreases the … Read more