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Disorders that may mimic Parkinsons disease :

Benign essential or familial tremor, a slowly progressive condition that usually develops in the fourth and fifth decades.
Symptoms include a tremulous voice and shaky hands and/or head (the head may bob side to side or up and down).
The typical parkinsonian rigidity, stiffness and bradykinesia do not occur.

Hyperthyroidism can also cause tremor.

Other more serious conditions that may mimic PD include
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
Shy-Drager Syndrome.

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