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5. Dystonic Tremor

People who have dystonia usually experience dystonic tremors. Dystonia is a movement disorder where muscles contract involuntarily, causing them to twist or shake repeatedly. Dystonic tremors are similar to essential tremors but have a few key differences. For example, touching the affected area may reduce the severity of the tremor. Additionally, dystonic tremor movements are irregular or jerky in comparison to an essential tremor’s more rhythmic shaking.

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