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What Causes Minor Tremor Only In The Arm?
Question: i have a very very minor tremor but whenever i do unfold my hand(like doing bicep curl action without weight) it is very shaky.it doesnt shake when i fold. i do not know if it is my muscle or nervous problem.
Brief Answer:
Can be due to neurological issues.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The minor tremor only in the arm that you have is due to muscle twitches or fasciculations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers. These have a variety of causes, the majority of which are benign.
You might consult your doctor who can order
1. a few blood tests including thyroid function tests,
2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels.
3. Serum B12 levels
In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerve conduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues.
The treatment of most of the conditions is very easy and the condition will resolve on its own. In some cases, prescription medications might be needed to stop severe symptoms.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to neurological issues.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The minor tremor only in the arm that you have is due to muscle twitches or fasciculations. These are small, local, involuntary muscle contractions and relaxations visible under the skin arising from the spontaneous discharge of a bundle of skeletal muscle fibers. These have a variety of causes, the majority of which are benign.
You might consult your doctor who can order
1. a few blood tests including thyroid function tests,
2. Serum electrolytes including Serum calcium and potassium levels.
3. Serum B12 levels
In case the above tests are normal further testing can be done including - nerve conduction studies, Electromyography, etc. These tests might help to diagnose any underlying neurological issues.
The treatment of most of the conditions is very easy and the condition will resolve on its own. In some cases, prescription medications might be needed to stop severe symptoms.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Yogesh D
it doesn't surely look like a muscle twitch. I've done all the tests that u suggested and i'll get them in two days. is it possible that I can send u video so u can understand it better? thanks
Brief Answer:
yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes you can upload a video in the box provided on the right hand side of the query page. Let us wait for the investigation reports and see if there is any abnormality in the results.
Regards.
yes.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
Yes you can upload a video in the box provided on the right hand side of the query page. Let us wait for the investigation reports and see if there is any abnormality in the results.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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