Signs and symptoms
... Essential tremor often begins gradually. Sometimes it appears during adolescence, then goes into remission, only to resurface later. More often, though, symptoms begin in mid- to late-life. The most c...

Causes
... Genes are information centers in your cells that control your body''s growth, development and function. Although the exact number is still in dispute, it''s likely you have at least 30,000 genes. A mu...

Risk factors
... Essential tremor is an autosomal dominant disorder, which means that a defective gene from just one parent is needed to pass on the condition. If you have a parent with a genetic mutation for essentia...

When to seek medical advice
... See your doctor if tremors make it hard to perform daily activities or prevent you from living your life as fully as you would like. Your doctor can determine whether essential tremor is causing your ...

Screening and diagnosis
... You''ll receive a diagnosis of essential tremor only after your doctor has ruled out other possible causes for your symptoms. For that reason, you may undergo blood, urine and neurologic tests to chec...