Tremor: A systematic approach.
| Title: | Tremor: A systematic approach. |
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| Authors: | Lim JHB; BAdvSci (Hons), MD, Resident Medical Officer, Department of Neurology, Northern Health, Melbourne, Vic.; Newgreen V; MBBS, DipChildHealth, DRANZCOG, FRACGP, General Practitioner, cohealth, Melbourne, Vic.; Kopanidis P; MBBS (Hons), Neurology Advanced Trainee, Canberra Hospital. pkopanidis@live.com. |
| Source: | Australian journal of general practice [Aust J Gen Pract] 2024 Dec Supplement; Vol. 53 (12 Suppl), pp. S61-S67. |
| Publication Type: | Journal Article |
| Language: | English |
| Journal Info: | Publisher: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Country of Publication: Australia NLM ID: 101718099 Publication Model: Print Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 2208-7958 (Electronic) NLM ISO Abbreviation: Aust J Gen Pract Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: East Melbourne, Victoria : Royal Australian College of General Practitioners, [2018]- |
| MeSH Terms: | Tremor*/etiology ; Tremor*/physiopathology ; Tremor*/diagnosis; Parkinson Disease/diagnosis ; Parkinson Disease/physiopathology ; Parkinson Disease/therapy ; Parkinson Disease/complications ; Essential Tremor/diagnosis ; Essential Tremor/physiopathology ; Essential Tremor/therapy ; Humans ; Diagnosis, Differential |
| Abstract: | Background: Tremor is a common but complex involuntary movement disorder often first assessed by general practitioners (GPs). Due to its diverse causes and manifestations, an accurate assessment of a patient's tremor helps guide initial investigations and treatments.; Objective: The purpose of this paper is to equip GPs with a framework for the identification, diagnosis and management of different types of tremors.; Discussion: This paper offers a comprehensive, current overview of tremor assessment in general practice. It particularly focuses on Parkinson's disease, essential tremor syndrome and dystonic tremor, while highlighting diagnostic masquerades and red flags for urgent neurological evaluation. |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20241218 Date Completed: 20241218 Latest Revision: 20260502 |
| Update Code: | 20260503 |
| DOI: | 10.31128/AJGP-02-24-7151 |
| PMID: | 39693754 |
| Database: | MEDLINE |
Journal Article