Tremor

If you experience rhythmic shaking in any region of your body, you may be experiencing a tremor. This occurrence is involuntary, meaning that its occurrence is beyond your will. Muscle contractions are the cause of this trembling.

Causes

There are several potential causes of tremors:

  • Muscle fatigue
  • Drinking excessive amounts of coffee
  • Decreased glucose levels in the blood
  • Stress
  • Ageing
  • Injuries
  • Medically prescribed drugs

There are a lot of medical conditions that could bring on tremors.

  • Brain damage from an accident
  • Stroke
  • Parkinson’s disease
  • Multiple sclerosis (ms)
  • Alcohol abuse
  • Hyperthyroidism
  • Anxiety

Symptoms

Some of the signs of tremor include:

Trembling of one’s limbs or entire body to a steady rhythm

Shaky voice

Difficulties with fine motor skills, such as writing or sketching, or with using common kitchen tools

Diagnosis

  • Lab tests
  • Neurological tests
  • Physical exam

Treatment

You might be able to put an end to your tremors by simply treating the underlying issue that’s causing them.

A few of the potential treatments are:

  • Medicines
  • Botox
  • Physical therapy
  • Deep brain stimulation (DBS)

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