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What Causes Tremors In The Right Hand?
Hello. I am 75 years old . I am in general good health. My right hand frequently shakes during the day usually when it is inactive at my side . It is painless. My father used to have that condition after 65. Is that benign essential tremor? That s the only area where I have shaking. Any thoughts?
Mon, 31 Jul 2017
Hi,
I understand your concern.
Tremors in old age could be due to side effect of certain drugs ( like drugs used for asthma,anxiety- depression or fear Or some problem at brain level.
When there is family history it is named as Essential tremor,
Tremor is not a life threatening problem- still it is better to scrutinize it to exclude causes told to before. The severe tremor causing difficulty in day to day activity needs advice of a physician & get specific treatment.
Thanks
I understand your concern.
Tremors in old age could be due to side effect of certain drugs ( like drugs used for asthma,anxiety- depression or fear Or some problem at brain level.
When there is family history it is named as Essential tremor,
Tremor is not a life threatening problem- still it is better to scrutinize it to exclude causes told to before. The severe tremor causing difficulty in day to day activity needs advice of a physician & get specific treatment.
Thanks
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