Tremors Tests and Diagnosis

The proper diagnosis of tremor relies on clinical information gleaned from the physical examination and the thorough history of the patient. Single photo emission computed tomography can be performed on more difficult cases to view the integrity of the neural pathways in the brain which may also be useful in diagnosing Parkinson’s disease.

In evaluating the patient with tremor, the initial step is to classify the tremor according to its activation condition, frequency and body … Continue reading