Warning Signs Of Essential Tremor

Shaking Voice

An individual whose voice shakes frequently may be affected by essential tremor. Shaking voice and vocal tremor are terms used to describe when an individual experiences involuntary movements of the muscles located in their throat, vocal cords, and voice box. In rare cases, a tremor in the muscles located in an individual's chest, mouth, or abdomen may be the cause of their vocal tremor. A vocal tremor is almost always due to rhythmic muscle movements when it is caused by essential tremor. The rhythmic muscle movements in the muscles that control the voice can result in a quivering sound in the affected individual's voice. An individual who has a shaking voice may experience alterations in the pitch or volume of their voice and interruptions in their production of vocal sounds. Because the muscles in an individual's throat, voice box, and vocal cords weaken as they advance in age, a shaking voice from essential tremor most often manifests in the fifth or sixth decade of life.

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