In diseases related to tremor, complaints are often observed at rest.  Parkinson's disease is one of these tremors.  The tremors that occur at rest are mostly seen in elderly patients.

Another very common tremor is the tremor that occurs when the body does something, such as raising and holding the hands in the air, but is not noticed at rest.  More than half of this group of tremors are familial and can be passed on to children in a hereditary way. Tremors in this group are classified under the heading 'idiopathic tremor'.  This type of tremor complaint is seen in younger patients.

In addition to the tremors in these two groups, there are also complaints of tremors that occur during active movement and are generally more intense.  This type of tremor usually occurs after a stroke, severe head trauma, or ongoing diseases that usually affect the nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis.

In which cases is tremor observed and exacerbated?

Regardless of the type, tremor complaints usually occur at daytime and are exacerbated when patients are anxious and nervous.  During sleep, tremor is not observed.

How is tremor treated?

The initial treatment for movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease and all other tremors is medical therapy. However, in the treatment of these diseases in cases such as insufficient medication taken over the years, or the appearance of side effects due to high doses and long-term drug use, or when the tremor does not stop with any kind of drug therapy, Deep Brain Stimulation, a surgical treatment method, can contribute significantly to the quality of life of these patients.

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