Dyskinesia and tremors are a result of many diseases and are identified by the impulsive and involuntary movements of your body. Sometimes they may occur due to underlying disease and at other times, it may not be as serious of an issue. They can also occur due to fatigue or side effects of medicines.

Diagnosis

By reviewing your symptoms, family history, and medical history and conducting a medical exam, doctors may diagnose you with dyskinesia and tremors.

In the exams, your tendon reflexes, posture, coordination, muscle strength, and tone will be tested. In the lab, you may be tested for thyroid, side effects of drugs, metabolic problems, etc.

Treatment

Medications

• Beta-blockers
  Beta-blockers are generally used to treat high blood pressure but can also help relieve tremors. However, these should not be used if you have heart problems or asthma.
• Anti-seizure medication
  Epilepsy drugs may help to relieve tremors as it is might be related to neurological conditions. This is mostly used in patients who do not show a good response to beta-blockers. You may, however, experience nausea and fatigue as side effects.
• Botox injections
  OnabotulinumtoxinA botox injections may prove useful in treating some types of tremors. They can help relieve these symptoms for three months at a time. However, if it is used to cure shaking hands, it may cause your hand to become weaker. When it is used for voice, it may result in a hoarse voice which may lead to difficulty in swallowing.
• Tranquilizers
  Benzodiazepine can be used to treat dyskinesia and tremors caused by tension and anxiety. They must be taken with precaution since they can be habit-forming and cause addiction. Side effects of tranquilizers are fatigue and mild sedation.

Therapy

• You can try physical therapy such as exercises to improve control, coordination, and muscle strength.
• Occupational therapy can help you adapt to living with tremors that are quite infrequent.

Surgeries

• Deep brain stimulation
  This is the most common type of surgery for patients with tremors and also the most effective one. There are certain criteria that you need to satisfy before being eligible to take up this treatment. Consult your doctor to find out if this treatment is suitable for your condition. This procedure involves the insertion of a needle in a certain region of your brain to control its activity in terms of reducing tremors and bringing your body’s functions back to normal. It works by passing electrical pulses that are painless to the patient. Some side effects may occur but those are reversible and can be eliminated by adjusting the settings of the device.
• Focused ultrasound thalamotomy
  This is a non-invasive surgery employing the use of sound waves that pass through the skull. A specific region is targeted and the sound wave aimed at it generates heat and destroys the tremor causing tissue. Magnetic resonance imaging is used to target the desired area of the brain. Sometimes, there may be side effects caused by the lesion that occurs as a result of focused ultrasound therapy. Side effects include trouble with movement and altered sensation. Most of these complications don’t affect the quality of life and may sometimes go away on their own.