Hereditary Benign Tremor

📋Overview

Hereditary Benign Tremor, often referred to in modern clinical practice as essential tremor, is a neurological disorder that causes rhythmic, involuntary shaking of various body parts. While the condition may involve the head or voice, it most commonly impacts the hands during active movement. It is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant pattern, meaning a child of an affected parent has a 50 percent chance of inheriting the gene. Symptoms often progress slowly over time and may be exacerbated by stress, fatigue, or caffeine.