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What Causes Body Tremors?
My friend is shaking more than usual. It has just started a few hours ago. She has a history of shaking but never this noticibly. She does has slight tremor in voice. I am only concerned as this is first she has shaken so that it is apparent while reaching or holding something.
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Hello,
Shaking is an imbalance between muscle activity and brain funciton that lowers it. Parkinson's is a classic cause from a decline in brain inhibitory function.
Electrolyte abnormality can make the muscle more twitchy. Muscle or nerve damage can also increase twitching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
Shaking is an imbalance between muscle activity and brain funciton that lowers it. Parkinson's is a classic cause from a decline in brain inhibitory function.
Electrolyte abnormality can make the muscle more twitchy. Muscle or nerve damage can also increase twitching.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Matt Wachsman, Addiction Medicine Specialist
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