How does a Parkinsonian tremor present ?
Unilateral
Worse on rest
How does an essential tremor present?
Bilateral
Worse when trying to do things with hands e.g. cups
How would you diagnose ET or PD?
Examination and history
What is a DaT scan?
Used to diagnose hyperthyroidism causing tremors ??
Describe physiological tremor
Fine
Fast
Postural tremor
Describe essential tremor
Titubation (head nodding)
FH - autosomal dominant
Postural - worse when arms are outstretched
What improves an essential tremor?
Alcohol and rest
Describe a parkinsonian tremor
Slow Coarse Pill-rolling Worse at rest reduced with voluntary movement
Parkinsonian tremor - symmetrical or unilateral?
Asymmetrical
What does an intention tremor suggest?
Cerebellar pathology