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While tremors are a common symptom in both conditions, having Parkinson's disease doesn't necessarily mean you'll have essential tremor, and vice versa. Many people are diagnosed with essential tremor and never develop Parkinson's, while others are diagnosed with Parkinson's without experiencing essential tremor. It is Show Full Answer

While tremors are a common symptom in both conditions, having Parkinson's disease doesn't necessarily mean you'll have essential tremor, and vice versa. Many people are diagnosed with essential tremor and never develop Parkinson's, while others are diagnosed with Parkinson's without experiencing essential tremor. It is possible, however, to have both conditions simultaneously. One key difference is that essential tremor tends to run in families more frequently than Parkinson's. More than half of people with essential tremor have a family member with the same diagnosis, while fewer than 10 percent of people with Parkinson's disease have it in their family history. Additionally, people with Parkinson's typically experience other symptoms beyond tremors, such as slow movements, stiff body motions, and balance problems.

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Essential Tremor vs. Parkinson’s Disease Explained