Pill-Rolling Phenomenon

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Synonyms: Münzenzähler-Tremor, Pillendreher-Tremor, Geldzähl-Tremor

The pill-rolling phenomenon is a form of resting tremor of the fingers that occurs primarily in Parkinson’s disease.

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The rhythmic tremor movement resembles the movements involved in rolling pills or counting coins.

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