Senile Tremor Versus Parkinson's Disease

Abstract

The incidence of senile tremor has risen sharply with the lengthening of the life span. Extensive research is needed in this area of growing clinical concern.

Senile tremor is often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's disease; however, the symptoms, causes, anatomic areas involved, pathophysiology, and treatment of the two diseases are entirely different.

Neurosurgery is seldom indicated in senile tremor because of the age factor. Although certain medications have proved helpful in some cases, the need for more effective compounds is apparent.