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Why Are Your Hands Shaking?
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Why Are Your Hands Shaking?

7 reasons that should not be ignored.

Dr. Alex
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Dr. Alex

Psychiatrist and Neurologist

What are tremors?

A tremor in the hand may not be cause for concern — if it happens to you only rarely and does not last more than half an hour, no additional measures should be taken. However, if the tremors happen consistently you should see your doctor as soon as possible. Tremors can be a sign of serious conditions and diseases

There are different types of tremors:

  • Postural (occurs when holding the hands in the weight)
  • Resting tremor (occurs only when the hands lie on a surface)
  • Intensional (occurs at the end of a movement — for example, if you touch your finger with your nose).

Nerves and more

With the problems listed below, all kinds of tremors can occur. To get rid of the tremor, you need to treat the underlying disease. You should start with a visit to your doctor. ...

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October 28, 2025
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