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Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is used to treat a number of movement
disorders including essential tremor. DBS is a way to inactivate the thalamus,
a structure deep in the brain thought to be responsible for the tremor, without
purposefully destroying par... |
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If you are having symptoms of essential tremor (ET), you should seek the
care of a qualified neurologist. During this evaluation, your doctor will ask
you questions about your health, your family medical history, medicines you may
be taking, and any sur... |
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When essential tremor (ET) significantly interferes with daily activities,
long-term drug treatment is needed. Your health care provider will determine
which treatment is best based on other medical conditions you may have and based
on the safety of t... |
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Essential tremor (ET) is a nerve disorder characterized by uncontrollable
shaking, or "tremors," in different parts and on different sides of
the body. Areas affected often include the hands, arms, head, larynx, or voice
box (making the voic... |
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IETF (International Essential Tremor Foundation)
The International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF) was created to provide
information, services and support to individuals and families affected by
essential tremor (ET). The organization encourages and... |
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What is essential tremor?
Essential tremor (ET) is a movement disorder characterized by uncontrollable
shaking (tremors) in different parts and on different sides of the body. Areas
affected often include the hands, arms, head, larynx (voice box), tongu... |
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In some people, too much stress simply results in irritability. In other
people, too much stress can cause or worsen health problems, including tremor.
Learning to relax is the key to reducing stress. Becoming familiar with your own
breathing patterns... |
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Everyone experiences stress. Your body is able to feel stress and react to
it. Stress keeps you alert and ready to avoid danger. When stress persists,
however, the body begins to break down and problems like tremor can occur.
Coping with stress requir... |
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Essential Tremor (ET) is not life-threatening, but it can be very distressing
for people who have it. The distress is more acute for people with severe
symptoms. Simple activities such as eating, writing, or picking up a cup can be
challenging and fru... |
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It is thought that the abnormal brain activity that causes tremor is
processed through a structure deep in the brain called the thalamus.
Stereotactic thalamotomy works by destroying part of the thalamus to block the
abnormal brain activity from reach... |
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Surgery should be considered for patients with disabling tremor that is not
adequately controlled with drug therapy.
The two proven surgical treatments are:
Stereotactic thalamotomy
Chronic thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS)
Patients who ... |
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