Essential tremor

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By Mayo Clinic staff

Essential tremor is not life-threatening, but symptoms often worsen over time. If the tremors become severe, you may find it difficult to:

  • Hold a cup or glass without spilling
  • Eat normally
  • Put on makeup or shave
  • Talk, if your voice box or tongue is affected
  • Write — handwriting may become increasingly large, shaky and illegible

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Aug. 15, 2008

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