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A tremor is an unintentional trembling or shaking movement in a part of the body, and usually occurs in the hands. It can occur in healthy individuals, but tremors are also present in brain diseases such as Parkinson's disease.

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Is a type of:

Shaking • Neurologic problems

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Very common

Is Symptom of

Essential tremor
Condition
Overactive thyroid
Condition
Graves' disease
Condition
Amphetamine overdose
Condition
Essential tremor (benign)
Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Racemic epinephrine
Buprenorphine
Carbocaine
Celexa
Cellcept
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