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Management of essential tremor
Theresa A Zesiewicz1, Elmyra Encarnacion, Robert A Hauser
1Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center and Department of Neurology, University of South Florida, Harborside Medical Tower, 4 Columbia Drive, Suite 410, Tampa, FL 33606, USA. tzesiewi@hsc.usf.edu
Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports
|June 5, 2002
Summary
Essential tremor (ET) is a common neurological condition affecting movement. Diagnosis is key, with medications like primidone and propranolol being primary treatments, while surgery or botulinum toxin injections offer alternatives for refractory cases.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Movement Disorders
Background:
- Essential tremor (ET) is the most common tremor syndrome.
- It frequently impacts the hands, head, and voice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the diagnostic and management strategies for essential tremor.
Main Methods:
- Review of current diagnostic criteria for ET.
- Summary of first-line and alternative treatment options.
Main Results:
- Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
- Primidone and propranolol are established first-line treatments.
- Botulinum toxin injections and surgery are options for refractory ET.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive management of essential tremor involves accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment approaches.
- A range of pharmacological and interventional therapies exist to manage ET symptoms.