Resting tremor

Static tremor is a rhythmic tremor caused by the active and antagonistic contractions of muscles. Frequent finger-pick-like movements, frequency 4 to 6 times per second, occur at rest, aggravate during tension, reduce during casual exercise, sleep Disappears from time to time; it can also be found in the lower jaw, lips and limbs, and is a characteristic sign of Parkinson's disease.

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