Hand, head or voice tremors: Essential tremor vs. other conditions

(Aging Untold) — A new tremor in your hands, head, voice or legs can be unsettling, especially for older adults who immediately worry about Parkinson’s disease. But there’s an important difference between essential tremor and the tremors associated with Parkinson’s, according to Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician. And the distinction often comes down to a physical exam and a careful look at medical history. An essential tremor is a movement disorder that causes parts of your body to shake, according to the Cleveland Clinic. What sets essential tremor apart “Essential tremors, you’ll tend to see those without neurological things accompanying, like paralysis or weakness or some kind of a neurological change in mental status,” Rogers said. “You really need to go to the doctor because there’s other reasons behind that, that you want to rule out before you say it’s just an essential tremor.” Rogers said some causes behind a new tremor can be treated and reversed. “There are things