Diagnosis The first priority in diagnostics is the physical and neurological examination to identify the infarction itself. The neurological deficits can be of various kinds, but in the case of a cerebellar infarction they concentrate on the sense of balance, as well as the coordination and execution of movement sequences. If a cerebellar infarction is … Diagnosis | Cerebellar infarction
Duration of a cerebellar infarction The duration of a cerebellar infarction varies from case to case. It depends largely on the healing process. The stroke itself lasts only a few seconds – but the symptoms can last from a few hours to several months. There is also the possibility that serious infarcts with high cell … Duration of a cerebellar infarction | Cerebellar infarction
Definition The term “tremor” is derived from the Latin word “tremere”, which means trembling in German. Tremor is a movement disorder that describes an over-mobility of the affected part of the body. It is caused by repeated contractions of muscle groups that have an opposite effect, resulting in rapid movement first in one direction and … Tremor
Associated symptoms Since tremor can be a disease in its own right (as in familial essential tremor) but can also be a symptom of another disease, the accompanying symptoms are also different. If tremor occurs in the context of Parkinson’s disease, lack of movement, stiffness, and instability of posture are common accompanying symptoms. In most … Associated symptoms | Tremor
What types of tremor are there? A general distinction is made between rest tremor, i.e. tremor that occurs without physical or mental effort, and action tremor. The action tremor can be divided into a holding tremor and a target tremor. The holding tremor is a tremor that occurs when holding objects against gravity. The target … What types of tremor are there? | Tremor
Tremor and alcohol The effect of alcohol must be assessed according to whether there is a single case of high alcohol consumption or chronic alcohol abuse. With a one-time high alcohol consumption the function of the cerebellum is temporarily disturbed. Besides trembling, this results in a broad and unsteady gait and difficulties in executing movements … Tremor and alcohol | Tremor
