What are Hand Tremors?
Hand tremors are a slight to significant shaking of the hands, which can occur for many different reasons. These reasons can be completely benign and the shaking can be so minor or only associated with certain activities, that it is rarely bothersome. Some people suffer from more significant hand tremors that are caused by serious conditions. It is always wise to determine the medical cause of hand tremors to rule out potential underlying problems. One of the most common causes of hand tremors is essential tremor, which most presents in people who are older than 65. Many people automatically assume a person with a tremor that is especially noticed in between activities or when starting an activity, has Parkinson’s disease. This is not always true, and essential tremor is quite different than conditions like Parkinson’s. Though it may be linked to cerebellum activity in the brain, which may not adequately coordinate muscle movement, it not always a serious condition, or one that necessa
Hand tremors are a slight to significant shaking of the hands, which can occur for many different reasons. These reasons can be completely benign and the shaking can be so minor or only associated with certain activities, that it is rarely bothersome. Some people suffer from more significant hand tremors that are caused by serious conditions. It is always wise to determine the medical cause of hand tremors to rule out potential underlying problems.
