As you grow old, you start to encounter many diseases.
The most common disease that strikes elderly is the problem with shaking and tremor.
Tremors are the movement of a particular part of your body that cannot be controlled and have a distinctive rhythm or pattern.
These problems often cause difficulties and stress to the sufferer and their family members even though it is the most common movement disorder encountered.
All of your body parts are not exempted from experiencing tremors.
When tremor strikes, you will have problem with writing, drinking water from a cup and dialing your telephone.
There are 3 types of tremor.
1. Tremor strikes at rest
It occurs when your body is supported entirely from the effects of gravity when fully rested hands on thighs.
This is common in Parkinson's Disease patients.
2. Postural tremor
It occurs when your body motion is at the opposite of the gravity when your hand is raised and maintained at that level above your shoulder.
3. Action tremor
It occurs when your body parts in a controlled movement.
Doctors identified the cause of tremor as common, due to relative motion as it is controlled by your brain functions including tracks corticospinal (pyramidal), nasal ganglia (extrapyrimidal system) and cerebellum.
Any damage to this part of the brain, such as stroke or Parkinson's disease can cause tremor.
These problems can also be caused by hereditary diseases.
However, not all the tremor caused by the disease alone.
Physiological tremor or Physiologic tremor is the most common among people who are not sick.
It may be more significant in certain situations such as low sugar level in the body or in the face of pressure.
The tremor can be reduced or overcome by having enough rest.
But not in non physiological tremor or non-physiologic tremor usually in regards to medical conditions such as Parkinson's disease, brain injury due to stroke and hereditary disease affecting the brain such as the spinocerebellar ataxia cerebellum.
Sometimes there are no real problem with shaking and tremor.
In psychogenic tremor, it has no specific pattern and may heal on its own or through psychological treatment.
None the less, if you suffer or having tremor problems, you should consult your doctor if it interferes with daily life or if you have any doubts.
In all shaking and tremor medical history and examination is usually required, a patient may be asked to clarify their condition during the most severe tremor occurrence.
This information can give your doctor some idea what causes the tremor or when will it happen.
For example, postural tremor may be more apparent during certain activities such as holding a glass.
Questions about other neurological problems such as difficulty with motor skill activities such as wearing a button or write or trouble walking will also be asked because it may be caused by Parkinson's disease.
The tremor sufferers will also be asked about the health problems of their family members because the information help to detect medical problems such as Essential Tremor which is hereditary oriented.
Your doctor will perform a physical examination and neurological care.
Many specialized tests such as brain scans or nerve conduction studies can also be conducted to determine the type of tremor that you might have.
Posted by: Mo Salle
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