Brief Answer: Parkinsonism? Essential tremor? Thyroid? Detailed Answer: Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. There are plenty of causes for tremor. At this age, this may be a essential tremor. But the proper evaluation of tremor is essential. For this proper history and neurological examination is vital. In this age, Parkinsonism is very common. In parkinsonism, tremor is a non intentional tremor ie. tremor is of rest type. In addition there may a rigidity and postural instability. This can be controlled by Dopaminergic agents. In cerebellar or essential tremor, the tremor is intentional ie. action type. We have to differentiate whether it is due to physiologic or Organic disease such as parkinsonism, multiple sclerosis. Thus initially do the following investigations. 1. Evaluate for anxiety by consulting with Psychologist. 2. Check blood glucose level. 3. Liver function test 4. Thyroid hormones- TSH, T4, T3 Taking medication for some other disease can also cause Tremor. Please ensure that. If all the above tests are normal, then we have rule out any organic disease. 1. Check Serum Cerruloplasmin and 24 hr urinary copper level to rule out any XXXXXXX disease. Then review with an Neurologist. Hope this helps. Please reply for further queries. Wishing you good health

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