Drżenie rąk
Rokowania, prognozy i postęp choroby

Drżenie samoistne (essential tremor) jest najczęstszym zaburzeniem ruchu, charakteryzującym się powolnym, progresywnym nasilaniem drżenia postawy lub kinetycznego, ze średnią roczną progresją od 1,5% do 5% nasilenia drżenia kończyn górnych. Schorzenie to, choć nie wpływa na długość życia, znacząco obniża jakość życia pacjentów poprzez ograniczenia funkcjonalne, takie jak trudności w pisaniu, jedzeniu czy wykonywaniu precyzyjnych czynności manualnych. Występuje częściej u osób w wieku 60-69 lat, a u 30-50% pacjentów początkowa diagnoza drżenia samoistnego ulega zmianie po dalszej ocenie, co podkreśla konieczność dokładnej diagnostyki różnicowej. Istotne jest także zwiększone ryzyko rozwoju choroby Parkinsona, zwłaszcza u pacjentów z późnym początkiem drżenia (>65 lat).

Drżenie rąk (Tremor) – Rokowanie i Przewidywanie Wyniku Leczenia

Drżenie jest najczęściej występującym zaburzeniem ruchu, a drżenie samoistne (essential tremor) stanowi najczęstszą neurologiczną przyczynę drżenia postawy lub drżenia kinetycznego. Chociaż schorzenie to uznawane było dawniej za łagodne (stąd wcześniejsza nazwa „łagodne drżenie samoistne”), eksperci obecnie uznają, że mimo iż nie wpływa bezpośrednio na długość życia, może powodować znaczne zaburzenia funkcjonowania i wpływać na jakość życia pacjenta.12

Progresja choroby

Drżenie samoistne ma zazwyczaj charakter progresywny, co oznacza, że stan pacjenta pogarsza się z upływem czasu. Tempo progresji jest zwykle powolne. Badania wskazują, że średnia roczna szybkość nasilania się drżenia kończyn górnych wynosi od 1,5% do 5% rocznie.3 Chociaż dane prospektywne są ograniczone, typowy przebieg drżenia samoistnego charakteryzuje się powolnym, stopniowym nasilaniem objawów.4

U niewielkiego odsetka pacjentów drżenie samoistne może pozostać stabilne. Warto jednak zaznaczyć, że stabilny przebieg powinien wzbudzić podejrzenie alternatywnej diagnozy, takiej jak nasilone drżenie fizjologiczne lub drżenie wywołane lekami.5 W wielu przypadkach drżenie pozostaje łagodne, jednak u innych osób ma charakter postępujący, zaczynając się po jednej stronie ciała, by w ciągu kilku lat stać się obustronnym.6

Czynniki wpływające na rokowanie

Nasilenie drżenia różni się w poszczególnych przypadkach, nawet w obrębie tej samej rodziny, podobnie jak wiek wystąpienia pierwszych objawów.7 Drżenie samoistne występuje częściej u osób starszych, choć może pojawić się w każdym wieku.8 Według badań, większość pacjentów zgłasza się po leczenie w wieku 60-69 lat, ponieważ drżenie zwykle postępuje powoli.9

Ważnym aspektem rokowania jest fakt, że 30-50% osób początkowo zdiagnozowanych z drżeniem samoistnym ostatecznie otrzymuje dodatkową lub całkowicie inną diagnozę po dalszej ocenie klinicznej.10 Ten wysoki odsetek rediagnoz podkreśla znaczenie dokładnej diagnostyki różnicowej w drżeniu.

Powikłania i choroby współistniejące

Osoby z drżeniem samoistnym mają zwiększone ryzyko rozwoju choroby Parkinsona, szczególnie jeśli drżenie pojawiło się po 65. roku życia.1112 Niektóre badania sugerują również związek z utratą słuchu. Chociaż dane prospektywne są ograniczone, drżenie samoistne może być powiązane ze zwiększonym ryzykiem rozwoju choroby Parkinsona lub dystonii.1314

Należy podkreślić, że drżenie spoczynkowe jest zwykle objawem parkinsonizmu, podczas gdy drżenie zamiarowe często wskazuje na uszkodzenie móżdżku.15 Około 70% pacjentów z chorobą Parkinsona ma drżenie spoczynkowe jako pierwszą manifestację choroby.16

Wpływ na jakość życia

Mimo że drżenie samoistne nie wpływa na długość życia (przeżywalność nie różni się od populacji ogólnej), może znacząco obniżać jakość życia.17 Główne trudności dla pacjentów z postępującym drżeniem samoistnym obejmują:18

  • Problemy społeczne i zawstydzenie, które mogą ograniczać aktywności poza domem
  • Niepełnosprawność zawodowa, szczególnie w sytuacjach wymagających występów publicznych, jak w przypadku muzyka czy mówcy
  • Trudności w wykonywaniu zadań wymagających stabilnej ręki, takich jak rysowanie, pisanie na klawiaturze, odręczne pisanie, jedzenie, golenie się czy picie
  • Zwiększone zmęczenie spowodowane wysiłkiem wymaganym do wykonania codziennych czynności
  • Stres i gniew związany z obniżoną jakością życia
  • Zmiany nastroju wynikające z ograniczeń funkcjonalnych

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W przypadku cięższych drżeń, pacjenci mogą mieć trudności z prowadzeniem niezależnego życia i mogą wymagać zamieszkania z rodziną lub w placówce opieki wspomaganej.20 Objawy są zazwyczaj postępujące i potencjalnie upośledzające, często zmuszając pacjentów do zmiany pracy lub wcześniejszej emerytury.21

Rokowanie w kontekscie leczenia

Drżenie samoistne jest zaburzeniem postępującym, na które nie ma obecnie leku. Jest to stan trwały i długotrwały, który nie ustępuje samoistnie.22 Jeśli objawy są łagodne, leczenie może nie być konieczne. Jednak gdy drżenie wpływa na jakość życia, lekarz może zalecić farmakoterapię, fizjoterapię, zabieg chirurgiczny lub kombinację tych metod.23

W przypadku ciężkiego drżenia opornego na leczenie farmakologiczne, lekarz może zaproponować leczenie chirurgiczne, w tym głęboką stymulację mózgu (DBS). Badanie przeprowadzone na 34 osobach z drżeniem samoistnym wykazało, że DBS zmniejszyło drżenie o około 80% i poprawiło charakter pisma o prawie 70%.24 Należy jednak podkreślić, że DBS może pomóc w drżeniu, ale nie wyleczy uszkodzeń nerwów ani nie powstrzyma ich postępującego pogarszania się.25

Nowoczesne metody monitorowania drżenia

Nowe badania wykazują obiecujące rezultaty w wykorzystaniu ruchów kursora myszy komputerowej jako metody oceny drżenia w populacji. Wyniki badań wykazały istotną zgodność między szacowanym drżeniem a zarówno samodzielnie zgłaszanymi objawami, jak i wynikami badań klinicznych.26 Chociaż potrzebne są dalsze badania walidacyjne z udziałem pacjentów o zróżnicowanych stanach medycznych oraz klinicystów, metoda ta może stanowić obiecującą nową klasę sygnałów motorycznych do oceny drżenia.27

Podsumowanie rokowania w drżeniu rąk

Drżenie samoistne, jako najczęstszy zaburzenie ruchu, charakteryzuje się zazwyczaj powolnym, postępującym przebiegiem, który może prowadzić do znacznych ograniczeń funkcjonalnych i obniżenia jakości życia. Mimo że nie wpływa bezpośrednio na długość życia, wiąże się z potencjalnym ryzykiem rozwoju innych schorzeń neurologicznych, takich jak choroba Parkinsona, szczególnie u osób, u których drżenie rozpoczęło się w późniejszym wieku.2829

Ustalenie właściwego rozpoznania ma kluczowe znaczenie, ponieważ rokowanie i plany leczenia różnią się znacznie w zależności od przyczyny drżenia.30 Obecne metody leczenia mogą pomóc w kontrolowaniu objawów, ale nie zatrzymują postępu choroby, co podkreśla potrzebę dalszych badań nad skuteczniejszymi terapiami.

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Materiały źródłowe

  • #1 Essential Tremor – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499986/
    Tremors are the most common movement disorder, and essential tremor is the most common neurologic cause of postural or action tremor. […] Although benign regarding its effect on life expectancy, it often causes embarrassment and, in a small percentage of patients, also serious disability. Symptoms are typically progressive and potentially disabling, often forcing patients to change jobs or seek early retirement. […] Although prospective longitudinal data are limited, the usual course of essential tremor is one of slow, gradual progression. Essential tremor may remain stable in a minority of patients. However, a stable course should raise suspicion for an alternative diagnosis such as an enhanced, physiologic tremor or drug-induced tremor rather than an essential tremor. While prospective data are limited, essential tremors may be associated with an increased risk for developing Parkinson disease. Survival in essential tremor does not differ from the general population. The overall quality of life is poor.
  • #2 Essential Tremor: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11886-essential-tremor
    Essential tremor is usually progressive, meaning it gets worse over time. This is usually a slow process. The average rate that arm or hand tremors get worse is between 1.5% and 5% a year. […] Essential tremor is a permanent, life-long condition once it starts. Its not curable, and it doesnt go away on its own. […] In years past, the term benign, meaning harmless, was a standard part of its name, as in benign essential tremor. However, experts now recognize that while essential tremor isnt harmful directly, it can cause severe disruptions in your life. […] People with more severe tremors struggle with activities such as cooking, using kitchen utensils, drinking from a cup, hygiene activities, grooming and dressing. Some people who have essential tremor eventually cant live independently and need to live with family or in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility setting.
  • #3 Essential Tremor: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11886-essential-tremor
    Essential tremor is usually progressive, meaning it gets worse over time. This is usually a slow process. The average rate that arm or hand tremors get worse is between 1.5% and 5% a year. […] Essential tremor is a permanent, life-long condition once it starts. Its not curable, and it doesnt go away on its own. […] In years past, the term benign, meaning harmless, was a standard part of its name, as in benign essential tremor. However, experts now recognize that while essential tremor isnt harmful directly, it can cause severe disruptions in your life. […] People with more severe tremors struggle with activities such as cooking, using kitchen utensils, drinking from a cup, hygiene activities, grooming and dressing. Some people who have essential tremor eventually cant live independently and need to live with family or in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility setting.
  • #4 Essential Tremor – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499986/
    Tremors are the most common movement disorder, and essential tremor is the most common neurologic cause of postural or action tremor. […] Although benign regarding its effect on life expectancy, it often causes embarrassment and, in a small percentage of patients, also serious disability. Symptoms are typically progressive and potentially disabling, often forcing patients to change jobs or seek early retirement. […] Although prospective longitudinal data are limited, the usual course of essential tremor is one of slow, gradual progression. Essential tremor may remain stable in a minority of patients. However, a stable course should raise suspicion for an alternative diagnosis such as an enhanced, physiologic tremor or drug-induced tremor rather than an essential tremor. While prospective data are limited, essential tremors may be associated with an increased risk for developing Parkinson disease. Survival in essential tremor does not differ from the general population. The overall quality of life is poor.
  • #5 Essential Tremor – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499986/
    Tremors are the most common movement disorder, and essential tremor is the most common neurologic cause of postural or action tremor. […] Although benign regarding its effect on life expectancy, it often causes embarrassment and, in a small percentage of patients, also serious disability. Symptoms are typically progressive and potentially disabling, often forcing patients to change jobs or seek early retirement. […] Although prospective longitudinal data are limited, the usual course of essential tremor is one of slow, gradual progression. Essential tremor may remain stable in a minority of patients. However, a stable course should raise suspicion for an alternative diagnosis such as an enhanced, physiologic tremor or drug-induced tremor rather than an essential tremor. While prospective data are limited, essential tremors may be associated with an increased risk for developing Parkinson disease. Survival in essential tremor does not differ from the general population. The overall quality of life is poor.
  • #6 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Essential-Tremor-Prognosis.aspx
    Essential tremor is mild in many cases, and remains this way. However, in other individuals, it is progressive, starting on one side of the body but becoming bilateral over the next few years. […] The severity of the tremor varies from case to case, even within the same family, as does the age of onset. […] Finally, individuals with essential tremor have an increased risk of developing Parkinson disease, and hearing loss. This is especially true if the tremor first started over the age of 65 years. […] In short, the main difficulties to be envisaged for a patient with progressive essential tremor include: Social embarrassment which may limit activities outside the home, Professional incompetence in situations where public performances are required, as in the case of a musician or a speaker, Difficulty in completing tasks which require a steady hand, such as drawing, typing, writing, eating, shaving, or drinking, Increased fatigue due to the effort expended to complete daily activities, Stress and anger at the decreased quality of life, Mood changes, Development of other neurological conditions such as Parkinson disease.
  • #7 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Essential-Tremor-Prognosis.aspx
    Essential tremor is mild in many cases, and remains this way. However, in other individuals, it is progressive, starting on one side of the body but becoming bilateral over the next few years. […] The severity of the tremor varies from case to case, even within the same family, as does the age of onset. […] Finally, individuals with essential tremor have an increased risk of developing Parkinson disease, and hearing loss. This is especially true if the tremor first started over the age of 65 years. […] In short, the main difficulties to be envisaged for a patient with progressive essential tremor include: Social embarrassment which may limit activities outside the home, Professional incompetence in situations where public performances are required, as in the case of a musician or a speaker, Difficulty in completing tasks which require a steady hand, such as drawing, typing, writing, eating, shaving, or drinking, Increased fatigue due to the effort expended to complete daily activities, Stress and anger at the decreased quality of life, Mood changes, Development of other neurological conditions such as Parkinson disease.
  • #8 Essential tremor – symptoms, diagnosis and treatment | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/essential-tremor
    Essential tremor causes uncontrollable shaking of your hands. […] Essential tremor can get worse over time. […] It’s not usually dangerous but can get worse over time. It can become severe in some people. […] Essential tremor is more common in older people but can happen at any age. […] If the shaking makes it difficult to complete simple tasks explain that to your doctor. […] If you still have severe shaking after trying other treatments your doctor may suggest surgery. […] Surgery to treat essential tremor can involve 'deep brain stimulation’. However, surgery is rarely needed.
  • #9 Tremor: Sorting Through the Differential Diagnosis | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2018/0201/p180.html
    Tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic, oscillatory movement of a body part. It is the most common movement disorder encountered in primary care. […] Establishing the underlying cause is important because prognosis and specific treatment plans vary considerably. […] Essential tremor affects 0.4% to 6% of the population. […] Although essential tremor can manifest by early adulthood, most patients do not present for treatment until 60 to 69 years of age because it tends to progress slowly. […] Importantly, 30% to 50% of those initially diagnosed with essential tremor eventually receive an additional tremor diagnosis or a different diagnosis entirely after further evaluation. […] Approximately 70% of patients with Parkinson disease have resting tremor as the presenting feature. […] A resting tremor is usually caused by parkinsonism. […] The diagnosis of tremor is generally based on clinical information obtained from the history and physical examination. […] A resting tremor is virtually pathognomonic for parkinsonism, whereas an intention tremor often indicates a cerebellar lesion.
  • #10 Tremor: Sorting Through the Differential Diagnosis | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2018/0201/p180.html
    Tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic, oscillatory movement of a body part. It is the most common movement disorder encountered in primary care. […] Establishing the underlying cause is important because prognosis and specific treatment plans vary considerably. […] Essential tremor affects 0.4% to 6% of the population. […] Although essential tremor can manifest by early adulthood, most patients do not present for treatment until 60 to 69 years of age because it tends to progress slowly. […] Importantly, 30% to 50% of those initially diagnosed with essential tremor eventually receive an additional tremor diagnosis or a different diagnosis entirely after further evaluation. […] Approximately 70% of patients with Parkinson disease have resting tremor as the presenting feature. […] A resting tremor is usually caused by parkinsonism. […] The diagnosis of tremor is generally based on clinical information obtained from the history and physical examination. […] A resting tremor is virtually pathognomonic for parkinsonism, whereas an intention tremor often indicates a cerebellar lesion.
  • #11 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Essential-Tremor-Prognosis.aspx
    Essential tremor is mild in many cases, and remains this way. However, in other individuals, it is progressive, starting on one side of the body but becoming bilateral over the next few years. […] The severity of the tremor varies from case to case, even within the same family, as does the age of onset. […] Finally, individuals with essential tremor have an increased risk of developing Parkinson disease, and hearing loss. This is especially true if the tremor first started over the age of 65 years. […] In short, the main difficulties to be envisaged for a patient with progressive essential tremor include: Social embarrassment which may limit activities outside the home, Professional incompetence in situations where public performances are required, as in the case of a musician or a speaker, Difficulty in completing tasks which require a steady hand, such as drawing, typing, writing, eating, shaving, or drinking, Increased fatigue due to the effort expended to complete daily activities, Stress and anger at the decreased quality of life, Mood changes, Development of other neurological conditions such as Parkinson disease.
  • #12 Essential tremor: Symptoms, causes, and diagnosis
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249214
    Essential tremor is a neurological condition and movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking or trembling of part of the body, such as the hands, head, or jaw. […] Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder, and around 10 million people in the United States experience it. […] The tremor is progressive, which means that it tends to become more severe over time. […] Some experts have suggested that people with essential tremor may have a higher risk of developing other neurological conditions, such as Parkinsons disease and hearing loss, especially if the tremor starts after the age of 65 years. […] A study in 34 people with essential tremor found that DBS reduced the tremor by about 80% and improved handwriting by nearly 70%. […] DBS may help with tremor, but it will not cure nerve damage or stop it from getting worse. […] If symptoms are mild, treatment may not be necessary. If the tremor affects the quality of life, a doctor may suggest medication, physical therapy, surgery, or a combination.
  • #13 Essential Tremor – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499986/
    Tremors are the most common movement disorder, and essential tremor is the most common neurologic cause of postural or action tremor. […] Although benign regarding its effect on life expectancy, it often causes embarrassment and, in a small percentage of patients, also serious disability. Symptoms are typically progressive and potentially disabling, often forcing patients to change jobs or seek early retirement. […] Although prospective longitudinal data are limited, the usual course of essential tremor is one of slow, gradual progression. Essential tremor may remain stable in a minority of patients. However, a stable course should raise suspicion for an alternative diagnosis such as an enhanced, physiologic tremor or drug-induced tremor rather than an essential tremor. While prospective data are limited, essential tremors may be associated with an increased risk for developing Parkinson disease. Survival in essential tremor does not differ from the general population. The overall quality of life is poor.
  • #14 Essential Tremor – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499986/
    Essential tremor is a progressive disorder with no cure. Even though it is not life-threatening, it can cause significant distress and impair functionality. There are even studies to suggest that it may give rise to Parkinson disease or dystonia. […] The prognosis for most patients is guarded because there is evidence that essential tremor may degenerate into Parkinson disease.
  • #15 Tremor: Sorting Through the Differential Diagnosis | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2018/0201/p180.html
    Tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic, oscillatory movement of a body part. It is the most common movement disorder encountered in primary care. […] Establishing the underlying cause is important because prognosis and specific treatment plans vary considerably. […] Essential tremor affects 0.4% to 6% of the population. […] Although essential tremor can manifest by early adulthood, most patients do not present for treatment until 60 to 69 years of age because it tends to progress slowly. […] Importantly, 30% to 50% of those initially diagnosed with essential tremor eventually receive an additional tremor diagnosis or a different diagnosis entirely after further evaluation. […] Approximately 70% of patients with Parkinson disease have resting tremor as the presenting feature. […] A resting tremor is usually caused by parkinsonism. […] The diagnosis of tremor is generally based on clinical information obtained from the history and physical examination. […] A resting tremor is virtually pathognomonic for parkinsonism, whereas an intention tremor often indicates a cerebellar lesion.
  • #16 Tremor: Sorting Through the Differential Diagnosis | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2018/0201/p180.html
    Tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic, oscillatory movement of a body part. It is the most common movement disorder encountered in primary care. […] Establishing the underlying cause is important because prognosis and specific treatment plans vary considerably. […] Essential tremor affects 0.4% to 6% of the population. […] Although essential tremor can manifest by early adulthood, most patients do not present for treatment until 60 to 69 years of age because it tends to progress slowly. […] Importantly, 30% to 50% of those initially diagnosed with essential tremor eventually receive an additional tremor diagnosis or a different diagnosis entirely after further evaluation. […] Approximately 70% of patients with Parkinson disease have resting tremor as the presenting feature. […] A resting tremor is usually caused by parkinsonism. […] The diagnosis of tremor is generally based on clinical information obtained from the history and physical examination. […] A resting tremor is virtually pathognomonic for parkinsonism, whereas an intention tremor often indicates a cerebellar lesion.
  • #17 Essential Tremor – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499986/
    Tremors are the most common movement disorder, and essential tremor is the most common neurologic cause of postural or action tremor. […] Although benign regarding its effect on life expectancy, it often causes embarrassment and, in a small percentage of patients, also serious disability. Symptoms are typically progressive and potentially disabling, often forcing patients to change jobs or seek early retirement. […] Although prospective longitudinal data are limited, the usual course of essential tremor is one of slow, gradual progression. Essential tremor may remain stable in a minority of patients. However, a stable course should raise suspicion for an alternative diagnosis such as an enhanced, physiologic tremor or drug-induced tremor rather than an essential tremor. While prospective data are limited, essential tremors may be associated with an increased risk for developing Parkinson disease. Survival in essential tremor does not differ from the general population. The overall quality of life is poor.
  • #18 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Essential-Tremor-Prognosis.aspx
    Essential tremor is mild in many cases, and remains this way. However, in other individuals, it is progressive, starting on one side of the body but becoming bilateral over the next few years. […] The severity of the tremor varies from case to case, even within the same family, as does the age of onset. […] Finally, individuals with essential tremor have an increased risk of developing Parkinson disease, and hearing loss. This is especially true if the tremor first started over the age of 65 years. […] In short, the main difficulties to be envisaged for a patient with progressive essential tremor include: Social embarrassment which may limit activities outside the home, Professional incompetence in situations where public performances are required, as in the case of a musician or a speaker, Difficulty in completing tasks which require a steady hand, such as drawing, typing, writing, eating, shaving, or drinking, Increased fatigue due to the effort expended to complete daily activities, Stress and anger at the decreased quality of life, Mood changes, Development of other neurological conditions such as Parkinson disease.
  • #19 Azthena logo with the word Azthena
    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Essential-Tremor-Prognosis.aspx
    Essential tremor is mild in many cases, and remains this way. However, in other individuals, it is progressive, starting on one side of the body but becoming bilateral over the next few years. […] The severity of the tremor varies from case to case, even within the same family, as does the age of onset. […] Finally, individuals with essential tremor have an increased risk of developing Parkinson disease, and hearing loss. This is especially true if the tremor first started over the age of 65 years. […] In short, the main difficulties to be envisaged for a patient with progressive essential tremor include: Social embarrassment which may limit activities outside the home, Professional incompetence in situations where public performances are required, as in the case of a musician or a speaker, Difficulty in completing tasks which require a steady hand, such as drawing, typing, writing, eating, shaving, or drinking, Increased fatigue due to the effort expended to complete daily activities, Stress and anger at the decreased quality of life, Mood changes, Development of other neurological conditions such as Parkinson disease.
  • #20 Essential Tremor: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11886-essential-tremor
    Essential tremor is usually progressive, meaning it gets worse over time. This is usually a slow process. The average rate that arm or hand tremors get worse is between 1.5% and 5% a year. […] Essential tremor is a permanent, life-long condition once it starts. Its not curable, and it doesnt go away on its own. […] In years past, the term benign, meaning harmless, was a standard part of its name, as in benign essential tremor. However, experts now recognize that while essential tremor isnt harmful directly, it can cause severe disruptions in your life. […] People with more severe tremors struggle with activities such as cooking, using kitchen utensils, drinking from a cup, hygiene activities, grooming and dressing. Some people who have essential tremor eventually cant live independently and need to live with family or in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility setting.
  • #21 Essential Tremor – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499986/
    Tremors are the most common movement disorder, and essential tremor is the most common neurologic cause of postural or action tremor. […] Although benign regarding its effect on life expectancy, it often causes embarrassment and, in a small percentage of patients, also serious disability. Symptoms are typically progressive and potentially disabling, often forcing patients to change jobs or seek early retirement. […] Although prospective longitudinal data are limited, the usual course of essential tremor is one of slow, gradual progression. Essential tremor may remain stable in a minority of patients. However, a stable course should raise suspicion for an alternative diagnosis such as an enhanced, physiologic tremor or drug-induced tremor rather than an essential tremor. While prospective data are limited, essential tremors may be associated with an increased risk for developing Parkinson disease. Survival in essential tremor does not differ from the general population. The overall quality of life is poor.
  • #22 Essential Tremor: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/11886-essential-tremor
    Essential tremor is usually progressive, meaning it gets worse over time. This is usually a slow process. The average rate that arm or hand tremors get worse is between 1.5% and 5% a year. […] Essential tremor is a permanent, life-long condition once it starts. Its not curable, and it doesnt go away on its own. […] In years past, the term benign, meaning harmless, was a standard part of its name, as in benign essential tremor. However, experts now recognize that while essential tremor isnt harmful directly, it can cause severe disruptions in your life. […] People with more severe tremors struggle with activities such as cooking, using kitchen utensils, drinking from a cup, hygiene activities, grooming and dressing. Some people who have essential tremor eventually cant live independently and need to live with family or in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility setting.
  • #23 Essential tremor: Symptoms, causes, and diagnosis
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249214
    Essential tremor is a neurological condition and movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking or trembling of part of the body, such as the hands, head, or jaw. […] Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder, and around 10 million people in the United States experience it. […] The tremor is progressive, which means that it tends to become more severe over time. […] Some experts have suggested that people with essential tremor may have a higher risk of developing other neurological conditions, such as Parkinsons disease and hearing loss, especially if the tremor starts after the age of 65 years. […] A study in 34 people with essential tremor found that DBS reduced the tremor by about 80% and improved handwriting by nearly 70%. […] DBS may help with tremor, but it will not cure nerve damage or stop it from getting worse. […] If symptoms are mild, treatment may not be necessary. If the tremor affects the quality of life, a doctor may suggest medication, physical therapy, surgery, or a combination.
  • #24 Essential tremor: Symptoms, causes, and diagnosis
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249214
    Essential tremor is a neurological condition and movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking or trembling of part of the body, such as the hands, head, or jaw. […] Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder, and around 10 million people in the United States experience it. […] The tremor is progressive, which means that it tends to become more severe over time. […] Some experts have suggested that people with essential tremor may have a higher risk of developing other neurological conditions, such as Parkinsons disease and hearing loss, especially if the tremor starts after the age of 65 years. […] A study in 34 people with essential tremor found that DBS reduced the tremor by about 80% and improved handwriting by nearly 70%. […] DBS may help with tremor, but it will not cure nerve damage or stop it from getting worse. […] If symptoms are mild, treatment may not be necessary. If the tremor affects the quality of life, a doctor may suggest medication, physical therapy, surgery, or a combination.
  • #25 Essential tremor: Symptoms, causes, and diagnosis
    https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/249214
    Essential tremor is a neurological condition and movement disorder that causes involuntary shaking or trembling of part of the body, such as the hands, head, or jaw. […] Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder, and around 10 million people in the United States experience it. […] The tremor is progressive, which means that it tends to become more severe over time. […] Some experts have suggested that people with essential tremor may have a higher risk of developing other neurological conditions, such as Parkinsons disease and hearing loss, especially if the tremor starts after the age of 65 years. […] A study in 34 people with essential tremor found that DBS reduced the tremor by about 80% and improved handwriting by nearly 70%. […] DBS may help with tremor, but it will not cure nerve damage or stop it from getting worse. […] If symptoms are mild, treatment may not be necessary. If the tremor affects the quality of life, a doctor may suggest medication, physical therapy, surgery, or a combination.
  • #26 Population-scale hand tremor analysis via anonymized mouse cursor signals | npj Digital Medicine
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-019-0171-4
    Tremors are a common movement disorder with a spectrum of benign and pathological causes, including neurodegenerative disease, alcohol withdrawal, and physical overexertion. […] The results demonstrate significant alignment between estimated tremors and both self-reports and clinical findings. […] Overall, the study finds evidence for the validity of harnessing anonymized mouse cursor motion as a population-scale tremor sensor for epidemiologic studies. […] The findings of this feasibility study demonstrate alignment between cursor tremor events and both self-reported interest in tremors and findings of clinical studies, providing evidence in support of using cursor movements as a population-scale sensor of cursor tremor events. […] The alignment between cursor tremor distributions from searchers issuing experiential diagnostic queries and tremor distributions from clinical studies further supports the use of mouse cursor motion for tremor estimation.
  • #27 Population-scale hand tremor analysis via anonymized mouse cursor signals | npj Digital Medicine
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41746-019-0171-4
    While the results are promising, additional validation is required. […] Follow-up studies are required with known tremor patients with different medical conditions and clinicians to further validate tremor estimation via mouse cursor movements and evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic utility of this promising new class of motor signal.
  • #28 Essential Tremor – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499986/
    Tremors are the most common movement disorder, and essential tremor is the most common neurologic cause of postural or action tremor. […] Although benign regarding its effect on life expectancy, it often causes embarrassment and, in a small percentage of patients, also serious disability. Symptoms are typically progressive and potentially disabling, often forcing patients to change jobs or seek early retirement. […] Although prospective longitudinal data are limited, the usual course of essential tremor is one of slow, gradual progression. Essential tremor may remain stable in a minority of patients. However, a stable course should raise suspicion for an alternative diagnosis such as an enhanced, physiologic tremor or drug-induced tremor rather than an essential tremor. While prospective data are limited, essential tremors may be associated with an increased risk for developing Parkinson disease. Survival in essential tremor does not differ from the general population. The overall quality of life is poor.
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    https://www.news-medical.net/health/Essential-Tremor-Prognosis.aspx
    Essential tremor is mild in many cases, and remains this way. However, in other individuals, it is progressive, starting on one side of the body but becoming bilateral over the next few years. […] The severity of the tremor varies from case to case, even within the same family, as does the age of onset. […] Finally, individuals with essential tremor have an increased risk of developing Parkinson disease, and hearing loss. This is especially true if the tremor first started over the age of 65 years. […] In short, the main difficulties to be envisaged for a patient with progressive essential tremor include: Social embarrassment which may limit activities outside the home, Professional incompetence in situations where public performances are required, as in the case of a musician or a speaker, Difficulty in completing tasks which require a steady hand, such as drawing, typing, writing, eating, shaving, or drinking, Increased fatigue due to the effort expended to complete daily activities, Stress and anger at the decreased quality of life, Mood changes, Development of other neurological conditions such as Parkinson disease.
  • #30 Tremor: Sorting Through the Differential Diagnosis | AAFP
    https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2018/0201/p180.html
    Tremor is an involuntary, rhythmic, oscillatory movement of a body part. It is the most common movement disorder encountered in primary care. […] Establishing the underlying cause is important because prognosis and specific treatment plans vary considerably. […] Essential tremor affects 0.4% to 6% of the population. […] Although essential tremor can manifest by early adulthood, most patients do not present for treatment until 60 to 69 years of age because it tends to progress slowly. […] Importantly, 30% to 50% of those initially diagnosed with essential tremor eventually receive an additional tremor diagnosis or a different diagnosis entirely after further evaluation. […] Approximately 70% of patients with Parkinson disease have resting tremor as the presenting feature. […] A resting tremor is usually caused by parkinsonism. […] The diagnosis of tremor is generally based on clinical information obtained from the history and physical examination. […] A resting tremor is virtually pathognomonic for parkinsonism, whereas an intention tremor often indicates a cerebellar lesion.