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My mother aged 64 hands shake while signing or writing which type of doctor to consult for treatment?
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Internist or Neuro: Most likely a benign "essential tremor." her family doctor or a neurologist could differentiate this from parkinson's tremor.
Answered 9/22/2016
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PCP: Start at her pcp. There are many causes and her pcp will be able to better differentiate between them and steer you in the right direction.
Answered 4/23/2013
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