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==Explanation of Condition==
 
==Explanation of Condition==
Tremor, usually of the hands, but occasionally affecting the limbs or head. Unlike other causes of tremor, such as Parkinson Disease, it is not progressive nor a symptoms or degenerative neurological disease.  
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Tremor, usually of the hands, but occasionally affecting the limbs or head. Unlike other causes of tremor, such as Parkinson Disease, it is rarely progressive and not a symptoms or degenerative neurological disease.  
  
 
See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essential_tremor Essential Tremor]
 
See also [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Essential_tremor Essential Tremor]
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==Guidance==
 
==Guidance==
 
Check weight and use of non-recombinant human growth hormone. Discuss with medical officer.
 
Check weight and use of non-recombinant human growth hormone. Discuss with medical officer.

Revision as of 15:14, 20 June 2012

Acceptability at Recruitment

ACCEPTABLE

Acceptability at CT / Work-Up

ACCEPTABLE

Individual at Risk

Explanation of Condition

Tremor, usually of the hands, but occasionally affecting the limbs or head. Unlike other causes of tremor, such as Parkinson Disease, it is rarely progressive and not a symptoms or degenerative neurological disease.

See also Essential Tremor

Guidance

Check weight and use of non-recombinant human growth hormone. Discuss with medical officer.

Pseudonyms or Related Conditions

Benign Essential Tremor

Version

Version 1, Edition 1

Date of Last Update

20th June 2012