Resting tremor
A resting tremor occurs when muscles are at rest and becomes less noticeable or disappears when the affected muscles are moved. Resting tremors are often slow and coarse.
What is Resting tremor?
Resting 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 Resting tremor that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Resting tremor
The following conditions have been associated with Resting tremor. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
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Lujo hemorrhagic fever
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Parkinson Disease
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Postencephalitic parkinsonism
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Spinocerebellar ataxia type 42
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 42 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Sporadic infantile bilateral striatal necrosis
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autosomal recessive Parkinson disease 14
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intellectual developmental disorder, autosomal dominant 77
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mitochondrial complex III deficiency nuclear type 2
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Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Resting tremor is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.