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Diagnosis of Tremor (essential)

There is no specific test that can diagnose essential tremor, so it is usually diagnosed only once your GP has ruled out other possible causes for your symptoms. You may have tests to rule out causes such as thyroid disease, Parkinson’s disease and drug side effects. The tests may include X-rays, urine tests, blood tests, MRI scans (magnetic resonance imaging scan) and CT scans (computerised tomography scan).

As well as tests to rule out other causes, your GP will physically examine you to check for tremor when you move.

They will check your medical history and that of your immediate family to see whether essential tremor runs in your family.

Your GP may also ask you to have an EMG test (electromyography test) to check the electrical activity of your muscles.

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