Tremor

Symptoms:

• tremors
  • may be occasional (sporadic), temporary (episodic),or occurring at intervals (intermittent)
  • occur at a rate of about 6 to 10 tremors per second (when tremors are occurring)
  • may affect the head, hands, arms, eyelids, or other muscles
  • does not usually affect the lower body
  • may not affect both sides of the body equally

• a shaking or quivering sound to voice
• head nodding
• tremors worsen with voluntary movement or emotional stress
• tremors disappear during sleep

Signs and tests:

Tests depend on the suspected cause of the tremor.