NR 511 Final Study

most common type of postural tremor would be - essential tremor. Postural tremor - This tremor is seen in the hands, and at times the head, and there are cases where the voice may be involved. The tremor is bilateral and generally symmetric. There is often a positive family history of similar tremor and drinking alcohol often reduces it. Intention tremor may be associated with - medications, alcohol or drug abuse, multiple sclerosis, stroke, or a mass affecting the cerebellum. Because intention tremor is a symptom of one of these disorders, it cannot be treated, per se. Coping mechanisms such as occupational therapy can be offered. Dizziness is a sensation of - instability when walking, unsteadiness. Vertigo - is the sensation of rotation or movement of the patient or their surroundings. Lightheadedness— - Or feeling faint Imbalance— - instability Peripheral vertigo occurs when there is dysfunction of - the vestibular nerve or in the labyrinth of the middle ear (semicircular canals and cochlea). Vestibular neuritis is a disorder resulting from - an infection that inflames the inner ear or the nerves connecting the inner ear to the brain