essential tremor

Question 1

essentional tremor genetics ?

Answer 1

autosomal dominant condition usually affects both upper limbs

Question 2

features of essential tremor

Answer 2

postural !! - worse if arms outstretched

improved by alcoholl and rest

Question 3

commonest cause of head tremor

Answer 3

essential tremor

Question 4

management of essential tremor

Answer 4

propranolol = 1st line

primidone sometimes used