Parkinson’s tremor
Tremors caused by Parkinson’s disease
If you experience Parkinson’s tremors, HCA UK has the expertise and facilities to help
About Parkinson's tremor
Need to know
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Symptoms of Parkinson's tremor icon plus
A tremor is a common characteristic of Parkinson’s disease and can manifest itself in two ways:
- A resting tremor occurs when the body and limbs are still and relaxed. One of the most typical forms of this tremor is known as ‘pill-rolling’, as your hands might look as if they are rolling a tiny object between thumb and index finger.
- An action tremor occurs when you are trying to take a sip from a cup, or to grasp something.
Parkinson’s tremors typically start in the hand before reaching other parts of the arm. -
Diagnosis icon plus
There are no tests to conclusively diagnose Parkinson’s disease.
Before making a diagnosis, your consultant will ask you to undertake some simple physical tasks and exercises. They will also ask you questions about your medical history. You might also have a brain scan to rule out other conditions. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Your consultant will talk you through the most suitable treatment options, which might include:
- introducing medication such as levodopa.
- physiotherapy
- taking exercise or complementary therapies to alleviate stress
- deep brain stimulation (DBS), a form of surgery which involves passing small electrical currents through a device called a neurostimulator to electrodes implanted in the brain.
Our consultants
Our facilities
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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Devonshire Diagnostic Centre
16 Devonshire Street
Marylebone
London W1G 7AF
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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Chiswick Medical Centre
Bond House
347-353 Chiswick High Road
London W4 4HS
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
Book an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344