Head tremor
An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement affecting head movement.
What is Head tremor?
Head tremor is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Head tremor that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Head tremor
The following conditions have been associated with Head tremor. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to STUB1 deficiency
Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to STUB1 deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 36
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 36 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 42
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 42 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
focal segmental glomerulosclerosis and neurodevelopmental syndrome
A Mendelian diseases characterized by global developmental delay and renal dysfunction manifest as proteinuria and nephr...
spastic paraplegia 92, autosomal recessive
spastic paraplegia 92, autosomal recessive is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
spinocerebellar ataxia 52
spinocerebellar ataxia 52 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
spinocerebellar ataxia type 29
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 29 (SCA29) is a rare subtype of autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia type I (ADCA type I) ch...
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Head tremor is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.