Hand Tremor
Alternate Names : Tremor - Arms or Hands
DefinitionHand tremor involves involuntary shaking of the hands.
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Overview & Considerations
A tremor is a symptom that may be present in otherwise healthy people, as well as in people with medical disorders.
Tremor or shaking can be associated with fatigue, stress, anxiety, or rage. However, constant tremor that is not associated with altered emotional states may be a sign of an abnormal condition and should be evaluated.
Tremor that is associated with involuntary movement of other parts of the body, such as the tongue and head, is always abnormal and should be evaluated.
Essential tremor, which is usually hereditary, is common in older people. Essential tremor is rarely present when the hands are not being used and becomes most apparent when the affected person is trying to do something like reaching for an object or writing. It is not caused by an underlying disease.
Essential tremor is commonly suppressed by alcohol consumption. This is a useful fact for making the diagnosis, but alcohol is not a desirable treatment.
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