Trembling of Fingers or Whole Body
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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 describes the involuntary and rhythmic shaking movements in one or more parts of the fingers and body.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Trembling of fingers or whole body
Possible causes
- Graves' disease
A condition of an overactive thyroid gland. It is a disorder where the immune system mistakenly attacks the thyroid gland.
Shuddering attacks
- Adjustment disorder
A psychological disorder, often with low mood and anxiety. It is triggered by a sudden change in life circumstances, e.g. divorce or losing a job.
- Depression
- Depressive
- Hyperventilation syndrome . panic disorder
- Subacute thyroiditis
- Olive bridge cerebellar atrophy
Related serious diseases
- Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a neurological disorder where brain activity becomes abnormal. This can cause seizures of varying lengths of time and severity. Epilepsy can affect people of any age and may occur due to genetic disorders or brain injury such as stroke.
- Alcohol poisoning
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have trembling in your fingers or whole body?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
Do you have any difficulty walking?
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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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