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Benign Essential Tremor Syndrome Definition
Common names:
  • Benign Essential Tremor Syndrome
  • Benign Tremor
  • Essential Tremor
  • Familial Tremor
  • Hand Tremor
  • Tremor
A person with benign essential tremor syndrome has rhythmic muscle activity that mainly affects the hands, head, and voice. The onset of the tremor usually begins in middle age. Essential tremors tend to increase with voluntary movement.

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Last Updated: Oct 9, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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