Essential Tremor

Overview

Essential tremor is a nervous system (neurological) disorder that causes involuntary shaking (tremors). Your hands often are affected, but other parts of your body also may be affected. Essential tremor isn't caused by other conditions. Essential tremor is the most common type of tremor and is a common movement disorder.

Why choose Mayo Clinic

• Experience. Mayo Clinic doctors have expertise and experience in evaluating and treating people who have essential tremor and other neurological conditions. Doctors trained in movement disorders treat essential tremor and all types of movement disorders.
• Teamwork. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in nervous system conditions (neurologists) and other specialties collaborate to provide your care.
• Technology. Mayo Clinic doctors trained in imaging techniques (radiology) and other specialties use technology extensively to help diagnose your condition.
• Research leaders. Mayo Clinic movement disorder specialists study new diagnosis and treatment options for people who have essential tremor and other movement disorders.

Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., is ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report. Mayo Clinic also ranks among the Best Children's Hospitals in neurology and neurosurgery.

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