The term 'essential' means that there is no associated disease that causes the tremor. Essential tremor is known to be familial condition, meaning that it runs in families. At least 5-7 out of 10 people with essential tremor have other members of the family with the same condition.
Dr. Stephen Koewler is an internist in Evansville, Indiana and is affiliated with St. Mary's Medical Center of Evansville. He received his medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. He is one of 32 doctors at St. Mary's Medical Center of Evansville who specialize in Internal Medicine.
Dr. Jill A. Bressler is a neurologist in New York, New York and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including North Shore University Hospital and Plainview Hospital. She received her medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 20 years. She is one of 125 doctors at North Shore University Hospital and one of 29 at Plainview Hospital who specialize in Neurology.