Fine Tremors in Hands
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Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
It refers to unintentional and fine shaking movements that occur in one or more parts of the hands and fingers.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Jaundice
Unexplained weight loss of 5% or more in 1 month
Fine tremor of the fingers
Involuntary movements
Numbness / sensory disorder
Recent weight loss
Disorder of consciousness
History of cerebrovascular disorder
Altered mental status (delirium)
Possible causes
- Spasticity
Spasticity is abnormal muscle tightness because of extended muscle contraction. It is typically linked to damage to the spinal cord, brain, or nerves.
- Parkinson disease (PD)
A progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement. It occurs due to nerve cell damage in the brain. The exact cause for PD is unknown. Risk factors include genetics, male gender, old age, and exposure to certain toxins and environmental factors.
- Graves' disease
A condition involving an overactive thyroid gland. It's a disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland.
- Alcohol dependence / delirium tremens
- Hyperthyroidism
Related serious diseases
- Uremia / chronic renal failure
Significant decrease in kidney function. Causes include repeated damage from infections, diabetes, high blood pressure, and autoimmunity (the body's immune system attacking itself).
- Hypoglycemia
- Cerebral infarction
- Hypocalcemia
- Cerebral hemorrhage
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have a slight trembling of your fingers?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you have problems focusing or a reduced sense of awareness in your surroundings?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
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Reviewed By:
Shohei Harase, MD (Neurology)
Dr. Harase spent his junior and senior high school years in Finland and the U.S. After graduating from the University of Washington (Bachelor of Science, Molecular and Cellular Biology), he worked for Apple Japan Inc. before entering the University of the Ryukyus School of Medicine. He completed his residency at Okinawa Prefectural Chubu Hospital, where he received the Best Resident Award in 2016 and 2017. In 2021, he joined the Department of Cerebrovascular Medicine at the National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center, specializing in hyperacute stroke.
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