Ask Mayo Clinic: My wife's hands are shaking. Is it an essential tremor or Parkinson's disease?

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This Mayo Clinic Q&A represents inquiries this healthcare expert has received from patients. For more information, visit www.mayoclinic.org. (Tribune News Service)

Dear Mayo Clinic: My wife has noticed that her hands have started shaking, especially when writing or holding a glass. She’s worried it could be Parkinson’s disease, but I’ve also heard about essential tremor. What’s the difference? When should someone with a tremor see a doctor, and what treatments are available?

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