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Involuntary Movements

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Tremor

Tremors are a type of involuntary shaking movement. Involuntary means you shake without trying to do so. See also: Drug-induced tremor; Essential tremor; Familial tremor; Hand tremor.

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Symptoms

Tremors may affect the hands, arms, head, eyelids, voice box, or other muscles. They rarely affect the legs or feet. ...

Causes

Tremors are caused by problems with the nerves supplying certain muscles. They may affect the whole body or just cert...

Tests

Your doctor can make the diagnosis by performing a physical exam and asking questions about your medical and personal...

Treatments

Treament may not be necessary unless the tremors interfere with your daily activities or cause embarrassment. Treatme...

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Drugs

Several different classes of drugs can cause tremor as a side effect. These drugs include amphetamines, antidepressan...

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Complications

Tremors may affect the hands, arms, head, eyelids, voice box, or other muscles. They rarely affect the legs or feet. ...

Prevention

No known prevention

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See your health care provider if you have a persistent, unexplained tremors or if tremors are interfering with your a...

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