What causes tremors (hand shakes a lot)?
There are many reasons. Those conditions mentioned certainly cause tremors. Here’s some more: Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Parkinson’s Disease Alcohol and other drug withdrawal Chances are at your age it is blood sugar related. When it occurs, drink some fruit juice. If it lessens, you have your answer. If it doesn’t see a doctor. There are two tremor disorders that are generally benign (not harmful). One is familial tremors, other essential tremors. Familial, as it sounds is an inherited condition. It can be treated with medication, but can not be cured. The other condition, essential tremor is similar to familial but no family linkage can be found. It too can be treated but not cured. More info below. Hope this helps. Rick the Pharmacist Essential tremor is a nerve disorder in which tremors (shakes) occur in a person who is moving or trying to move and no cause can be identified. All people have some degree of tremor during movement. This shaking normally involves mainly the hands.
