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What Causes Tremors In Hands?
Posted on
Sat, 13 Sep 2014
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Sat, 13 Sep 2014
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Question : Hi. My hands tremor and shake. My left is worse than my right hand. It has been going on for a very long time... years... I have had scoliosis since the age of 13... I am now 38. I am wondering if the two things could be related as I do not have all of the other symptoms that seem to accompany shaking hands... I have a 40 degree curve at the top and also at the bottom of my spine.... thanks for your time. :)
Brief Answer:
It is unlikely for this 2 conditions to be related
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concerns.
In my opinion ,the tremor in your hand isn't related with your scoliosis.
It is possible that the deformity caused by scoliosis may put pressure on certain nerves and cause nerve compression (pinched nerve).But is this case the most common symptoms are pain, numbness, and tingling in the arms or legs.
It is uncommon to cause hand tremor.
It is important to evaluate all your symptoms and to analyse if they are related with the tremor in your hands.
In my opinion you need a complete evaluation by a Neurologist.
A detailed medical history ,additional symptoms ,and a detailed neurological examination to understand what it is causing this.
The doctor will perform special nerve tests to determine if the scoliosis has irritated or pinched any nerves.
If after neurological examination ,the doctor exclude specific neurological condition as a cause for the hand tremor ,then it might be Essential tremor ,which is a benign tremor .The cause of this tremor is not known, but it is not considered to be associated with any disease .
A consult with a Neurologist will certainly tell you more about this.
Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have other questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati
It is unlikely for this 2 conditions to be related
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
I read carefully your query and understand your concerns.
In my opinion ,the tremor in your hand isn't related with your scoliosis.
It is possible that the deformity caused by scoliosis may put pressure on certain nerves and cause nerve compression (pinched nerve).But is this case the most common symptoms are pain, numbness, and tingling in the arms or legs.
It is uncommon to cause hand tremor.
It is important to evaluate all your symptoms and to analyse if they are related with the tremor in your hands.
In my opinion you need a complete evaluation by a Neurologist.
A detailed medical history ,additional symptoms ,and a detailed neurological examination to understand what it is causing this.
The doctor will perform special nerve tests to determine if the scoliosis has irritated or pinched any nerves.
If after neurological examination ,the doctor exclude specific neurological condition as a cause for the hand tremor ,then it might be Essential tremor ,which is a benign tremor .The cause of this tremor is not known, but it is not considered to be associated with any disease .
A consult with a Neurologist will certainly tell you more about this.
Hope it was of help.
Let me know if you have other questions or doubt to clarify.I will be happy to assist you further.
Kind Regards!
Dr.Rovena Murati
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