Tremor and Essential Tremor (Mayo Clinic)

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Publisher: Mayo Clinic · Published: August 7, 2026 · Accessed: August 7, 2026

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• Essential tremor is a nervous system (neurological) condition that causes rhythmic, uncontrolled shaking.
• Tremor can affect almost any part of the body, but trembling happens most often in the hands, especially during simple tasks.
• Tremor is different from other movement disorders, and a doctor's evaluation is how the cause of a tremor is established.