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What Cures The Essential Hand Tremors In A 15 Year Old?
my 15 yr son has been complaining of hand tremors . (not severe) since 5 to 6 yrs . When we took him to a doctor they said it could be essential tremors . He finds it difficult to thread a needle or do some school lab experiments .. His ht is 5ft 8 in. Wt is 56kg
Mon, 6 Apr 2020
Hello,
There are some some medications that can be used to treat essential tremor. These medications are taken all on prescription. These medications include:
- Propranolol
- Gabapentin (Neurontin)
- and Topiramate (Topamax).
You should consult a neurologist for proper treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
There are some some medications that can be used to treat essential tremor. These medications are taken all on prescription. These medications include:
- Propranolol
- Gabapentin (Neurontin)
- and Topiramate (Topamax).
You should consult a neurologist for proper treatment.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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