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Shaking
Head tremor

Head tremor

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Is a type of:

Shaking

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Head

Is Symptom of

Essential tremor (benign)
Condition
Parkinson disease
Condition
Acquired torticollis
Condition

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