Intention tremor
A type of kinetic tremor that occurs during target directed movement is called intention tremor. That is, an oscillatory cerebellar ataxia that tends to be absent when the limbs are inactive and during the first part of voluntary movement but worsening as the movement continues and greater precision is required (e.g., in touching a target such as the patient's nose or a physician's finger).
What is Intention tremor?
Intention 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 Intention tremor that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Intention tremor
The following conditions have been associated with Intention tremor. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Adult-onset autosomal dominant leukodystrophy
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Cockayne syndrome
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Cockayne syndrome type 3
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Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome
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Houge-Janssens syndrome 4
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Medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Metachromatic leukodystrophy, adult form
Metachromatic leukodystrophy, adult form is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Morimoto-Ryu-Malicdan neuromuscular syndrome
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Niemann-Pick disease type C
Niemann-Pick disease type C is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
PMM2-congenital disorder of glycosylation
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Pelizaeus-Merzbacher spectrum disorder
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Spinocerebellar ataxia type 10
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 10 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Intention tremor is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.