Essential Tremour Vs Parkinson's Tremour

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What is Essential Tremor?
Essential Tremor (ET) is a neurological
disorder. It is characterized by involuntary and
rhythmic shaking of certain body parts. It is
often progressive and can impact daily
activities, affecting quality of life. ET mostly
manifests in the hands, head, and voice. It is
not associated with other neurological symptoms
(dementia, for example), but it can be
functionally disabling, without leading to
cognitive impairment.
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Symptoms of Essential Tremor

• ET predominantly manifests as rhythmic shaking,
  typically affecting the hands.
• Some individuals can experience a tremor in the
  head. Tremor can also be experienced in
• Hand
• Arm
• Voice
• Leg
• Posture (tremors while maintaining a specific
  posture, typically the ones against gravity, such
  as holding the arms outstretched or standing
  upright
• Kinetic Tremors occur during voluntary movements,
  such as reaching for an object or bringing a cup
  to the mouth. They may worsen as the movement
  becomes more precise or when using the affected
  limb.

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Causes of Essential Tremor

• The exact cause of ET remains unknown. Studies
  indicate ET may be triggered by a combination of
  the following
• Age
• Family history
• Brain abnormalities (especially in the
  cerebellum, thalamus, and/or other motor control
  regions)
• Environmental factors (caffeine, smoking,
  emotional stress, fatigue)
• Side-effects of certain medications
• Neurotransmitter imbalance (especially
  gamma-aminobutyric acid, GABA, which regulates
  nerve impulses)

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What is Parkinsons Tremor?
Parkinson's Tremor (PT) is a distinct type of
tremor, and is often referred to as resting
tremor. Unlike Essential Tremor, the tremors
associated with Parkinson's are more pronounced
at rest and tend to diminish during purposeful
movements.
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Difference Between Essential Tremor and
Parkinsons Tremor
ET is primarily seen during action, PT is most
evident when the affected limb is at rest It is
this difference that will help your doctor arrive
at a conclusive diagnosis. Individuals with ET
can typically maintain a normal posture and have
preserved balance. PT is typically accompanied by
other symptoms of Parkinson's disease that
include postural instability and a distinctive
shuffling gait. ET may be triggered by
abnormalities in the cerebellum or other areas of
the brain responsible for motor control. Genetic
factors may also play a role in ET. PT occurs in
individuals with Parkinsons, and therefore
shares the same causes with the condition.
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Difference Between Essential Tremor and
Parkinsons Tremor
ET does not have other associated symptoms,
except perhaps mild balance problems, or fine
motor challenges. There are no other neurological
symptoms associated with ET. PT, on the other
hand, is accompanied by a range of motor symptoms
such as bradykinesia, rigidity, postural
instability, gait disturbances, as well as
non-motor symptoms such as cognitive impairment,
mood changes, and autonomic dysfunction. ET
tends to worsen over a period of time. It starts
in one hand or arm and can eventually involve
other body parts as well. PT starts
asymmetrically, initially affecting one hand or
arm. As the resting tremor, PT presents at rest
and may improve with purposeful movement. As
Parkinson's progresses, PT may become more
widespread and constant.
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Manage Tremors at Plexus

• Managing ET involves a combination of lifestyle
  modifications and medications.
• Managing PT includes a broader range of
  interventions that are essentially a part of
  Parkinsons management.
• At our centers in Bangalore and Hyderabad, we
  offer holistic and customized rehabilitation
  programs for Parkinsons comprising
• Stem cell therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Speech and language therapy
• Cognitive rehabilitation therapy
• Bradykinesia management
• Rigidity management
• Agility training
• Functional training
• Hand function training and more

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• If youd like to know more about our
  rehabilitation programs for Essential Tremor
  and/or Parkinsons, reach out to Team Plexus
  today.
• WhatsApp [phone]
• Call 91 78159 64668 (Hyderabad) 91 82299
  99888 (Bangalore)