What is the reason for trembling hands?

Written By The HealthMeth Team - Updated On Saturday, March 13, 2021 6:00 PM

an introduction

A healthy person and a sick person may experience hand tremors, which may be associated with daily stress, stress, anxiety and psychological tension, but the continuous tremor is not affected by psychological factors because it is constantly occurring, so you must see a specialist doctor to diagnose the condition, and it can be a pathological sign that needs a detailed clinical examination to diagnose the condition Properly; Because the tests are what determine the cause of hand tremor, but what are the causes of hand tremor? What are the ways to treat and get rid of it? [1]


Causes of hands tremor

There are several reasons that lead to a tremor in the hands, namely: [2]

Excessive drinking of stimulants and drinks that contain caffeine, such as: coffee , tea, Nescafe, and other drinks. 
  • Low blood sugar level than normal.
  • Old age that causes what is known as the initial tremor, and it occurs when a person wants to write or when reaching out to hold something, and this tremor does not indicate the presence of an organic disease in the sufferer, and it can be related to genetics.
  • Excessive alcohol intake, and tremors may appear as a withdrawal symptom of alcohol.
  • Daily psychological stress that causes exhaustion and fatigue.
  • Taking some medications that affect the person and cause tremors.
  • Having Wilson's disease or Parkinson's disease, which causes tremors in the hand. [3]


How to treat hand tremor

You can treat hand tremor by following the following steps: [4]

  • Relaxation, calmness and stillness in case the cause of the shaking is tension and nervous pressure.
  • If a specific drug is the cause of the hand tremor, the doctor should be consulted to stop the use of this medicine or replace it with another medicine that has the same effect or reduce the dose being taken, and this must be done under the supervision of the doctor so as not to aggravate the condition and feel the withdrawal symptoms.
  • Take medications that reduce tremors, and if the body does not respond to the medication and treatment, surgery is the option.
  • Minimize the use of computers and electrical devices if you feel an increase in body electricity.
  • Taking a warm bath on a daily basis or soaking feet in water and salt for a quarter of an hour to get rid of the body's electricity.
  • Eat foods that are beneficial for the body and that contain vitamins, proteins, and minerals that the body primarily needs.
  • Reading verses from the Noble Qur’an such as Surat Al-Fatiha or Ayat al-Kursi or any verse; Because God Almighty has made every disease a remedy in the Holy Qur’an.
  • Staying away from anger and tension, and trying to avoid people who cause the patient a state of anger and tension.
  • Socializing with others, and participating in anything that involves direct social interaction between people to overcome fears and confront them.


References

  1. Kimberly Holland (2017-4-26), “Shaking Hands: What Are My Treatment Options?” , Healthline , Retrieved 2018-6-8. Edited.
  2. ^ Melissa Conrad Stöppler (2018-1-26), “Shaking Hands (Hand Tremors): Symptoms & Signs" , medicinenet , Retrieved 2018-6-8. Edited.
  3. Mayo Clinic Staff (2018-3-27), "Wilson's disease" , mayoclinic , Retrieved 2018-6-8. Edited.
  4. "How to Stop Shaking" , wikihow , Retrieved 2018-6-8. Edited.