Postural tremor
A type of tremors that is triggered by holding a limb in a fixed position.
What is Postural tremor?
Postural 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 Postural tremor that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Postural tremor
The following conditions have been associated with Postural tremor. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympt...
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...
Classic galactosemia
Classic galactosemia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome
Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia syndrome (FXTAS) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder characterized by adult-onset pr...
Houge-Janssens syndrome 4
Houge-Janssens syndrome 4 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 5
basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 5 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
multiple congenital anomalies-hypotonia-seizures syndrome 2
Any multiple congenital anomalies/dysmorphic syndrome-intellectual disability in which the cause of the disease is a mut...
neurodevelopmental disorder with early-onset parkinsonism and behavioral abnormalities
neurodevelopmental disorder with early-onset parkinsonism and behavioral abnormalities is a medical condition that may b...
oculopharyngodistal myopathy 4
oculopharyngodistal myopathy 4 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
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 type 29
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 29 (SCA29) is a rare subtype of autosomal dominant cerebellar ataxia type I (ADCA type I) ch...
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Postural tremor is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.