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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Zehra Malik, M.B.B.S[2]

Overview

Tremor is primarily diagnosed based on the clinical presentation. Diagnosing the underlying cause of tremor is also a clinical diagnosis based on, a detailed history taking, observing patient as they enter the room and during history taking, followed by a focused physical exam.

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  1. Puschmann A, Wszolek ZK (2011). "Diagnosis and treatment of common forms of tremor". Semin Neurol. 31 (1): 65–77. doi:10.1055/s-0031-1271312. PMC 3907068. PMID 21321834.
  2. Charles PD, Esper GJ, Davis TL, Maciunas RJ, Robertson D (1999). "Classification of tremor and update on treatment". Am Fam Physician. 59 (6): 1565–72. PMID 10193597.