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==Overview==
==Overview==
[[Physical examination]] of [[patients]] with tremor varies depending on the [[cause]] of tremor. The basis of [[physical examination]] is to determine the type of tremor, [[phenomenological]] features of tremor, associated [[neurological]] and other [[signs]].
[[Physical examination]] of [[patients]] with tremor varies depending on the [[cause]] of tremor. The basis of [[physical examination]] is to determine the type of tremor, [[phenomenological]] features of tremor, associated [[neurological]] [[signs]].


==Physical Examination==
==Physical Examination==
[[Physical examination]] of [[patients]] with tremor varies depending on the [[cause]] of tremor.
[[Physical examination]] of [[patients]] with tremor varies depending on the [[cause]] of tremor.
*Important factors in [[physical examination]] are:
*Important factors in [[physical examination]] are:
**
**Type of tremor
**[[Phenomenological]] features of tremor
**Associated [[neurological]] [[signs]]
 


===Appearance of the Patient===
===Appearance of the Patient===

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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

Physical examination of patients with tremor varies depending on the cause of tremor. The basis of physical examination is to determine the type of tremor, phenomenological features of tremor, associated neurological signs.

Physical Examination

Physical examination of patients with tremor varies depending on the cause of tremor.


Appearance of the Patient

Vital Signs

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  • Skin examination of patients with tremor is usually normal.

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References

  1. Sharma S, Pandey S (2016). "Approach to a tremor patient". Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 19 (4): 433–443. doi:10.4103/0972-2327.194409. PMC 5144461. PMID 27994349.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Smaga S (2003). "Tremor". Am Fam Physician. 68 (8): 1545–52. PMID 14596441.
  3. Chen W, Hopfner F, Becktepe JS, Deuschl G (2017). "Rest tremor revisited: Parkinson's disease and other disorders". Transl Neurodegener. 6: 16. doi:10.1186/s40035-017-0086-4. PMC 5472969. PMID 28638597.
  4. Alqwaifly M (2016). "Treatment responsive Holmes tremor: case report and literature review". Int J Health Sci (Qassim). 10 (4): 558–562. PMC 5085351. PMID 27833521.

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