aetiology

Last reviewed 01/2018

Causes include:

  • benign essential tremor
  • parkinsonism (resting tremor)
  • cerebellar disease (intention tremor)
  • thyrotoxicosis
  • alcoholism
  • anxiety
  • hypothermia
  • neurosyphilis
  • drugs, e.g. tricyclic antidepressants
  • heavy metals, e.g. mercury