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Essential tremor is a neurological disorder that causes the hands, head, trunk, voice, or legs to shake rhythmically. It is often confused with Parkinsonâs disease. The cause of essential tremor is unknown, but for most people who have it, the condition seems to run in their family.
A Dr. Melita Petrossian, MD, Neurology, answered on behalf of UCLA Health. Certain conditions can mimic Parkinsonâs disease because the symptoms are similar. In fact, most people who have tremors (shaking or trembling of their arms or legs) do not have Parkinsonâs disease.