Question 1

4 month old babys hands shake at times bilaterally. not seizing, what can cause this? it stops if he grabs something. immature nervous system?

Accepted Answer

You can call it that: if baby is otherwise normal in terms of development and eating, sleeping, social interaction, and tremors stop when you hold the hand or when baby is sucking, it will eventually go away. you could call it immature nervous system, but it is just a natural part of the infant‘s development, along with all the other fun reflexes and curious things babies do

Question 2

what could be the cause of my shaking hands? my dads hands shake too  and he is a smoker but i am not and they get worse when i'm mad or nervous.

Accepted Answer

Tremors: Is shaking only when hands are in motion or even at rest?. Several causes exist, such as essential tremors, drug-induced, parkinson's, systemic disease, psychogenic (such as stress or lack of sleep), fatigue, too much coffee, low blood sugar, overactive thyroid. Worth getting evaluated to rule out medical causes. Most likely, yours is essential tremor & can be effectively treated.

Question 3

age 23,social anxiety like someone watching me writting,supervises me,hands shake at that time,was at bad school,now 23 in college,still same,wt cause?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety Disorder: Sounds like you have an anxiety disorder.   I suggest you contact a therapist who can coach you on some ways to handle your anxiety.  Once you start feeling successful at handling it, it will decrease.

Question 4

my hands shake uncontrolably when holding any object smaller than a beer mug, and usually at a height above my heart. larger objects anchor them so little to no shaking. i cant control my signatures anymore either. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Shaking hands: need to be evaluated by your doctor or a neurologist.  It could be several things, including pinched nerves, tremors that some folks get, or a neurological condition.  Your doctors will diagnose and help.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

why do i feel nervous ancious and have sweaty hands my hands shake my feet to and i walk a lot back and foward like crazy and i can't control myself.?

Accepted Answer

Nervous: Sounds like a panic attack. Need to see a doctor to rule out physiological causes for anxiety such as thyroid disease or effect of medications or alcohol or drugs, and treat your anxiety.

Question 6

after overnight 10h fast, glucose fasting 5.1, a1c 5.4. but if i don't eat enough by aftern, i get weak & hands shake. so i have low bl s problem? =(

Accepted Answer

Don't fast too long,: Your glucose readings seem OK, but do not fast too long, as this could be due to a low blood sugar from not eating.  I don't know your history, but try to eat something if you feel like this, especially after a 10 hr fast. If these symptoms persist, see your doctor for an exam and tests, and check your glucose with a meter if you have one at the time of symptoms.  Best of luck.

Question 7

why do my hands shake when i reach for, pick something up?

Accepted Answer

Intention tremor: An intention tremor occurs when the hand is moving and stops when the hand is still.  It can be caused by a variety of neurological disorders, as well as the normal aging process.  See your doctor for a comprehensive evaluation.

Question 8

i'm worried because my hands shake a lot, what do you suggest?

Accepted Answer

Essential tremor: This maybe part of an essential aka familial aka intention tremor.  These are not serious but tend to run in families.  They usually are seen most in hands when trying to lift things, are made worse by caffeine, stimulants and anxiety.  If concerned consult a neurologist.

Question 9

does everybody's hands shake to some point, for example when you are holding a spoon?

Accepted Answer

Yes, TO SOME POINT: A 16 year's old hand would not be expected to shake when outstretched or holding a spoon to the point of being that noticeable to the ordinary person looking on...if their hands were hooked up to machine to detect fine movements then, EVERYBODY'S hand would likely show some degree of tremor but most people wouldn't detect it. So if it's noticeable then, it's probably a little too much.

Question 10

when your iron is low, can you hands shake?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: You would have to be seriously anemic for that it happen.

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4 month old babys hands shake at times bilaterally. not seizing, what can cause this? it stops if he grabs something. immature nervous system?

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What could be the cause of my shaking hands? my dads hands shake too and he is a smoker but i am not and they get worse when i'm mad or nervous.

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Age 23,social anxiety like someone watching me writting,supervises me,hands shake at that time,was at bad school,now 23 in college,still same,wt cause?

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My hands shake uncontrolably when holding any object smaller than a beer mug, and usually at a height above my heart. larger objects anchor them so little to no shaking. i cant control my signatures anymore either. what could this be?

A member asked:

Why do i feel nervous ancious and have sweaty hands my hands shake my feet to and i walk a lot back and foward like crazy and i can't control myself.?

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After overnight 10h fast, glucose fasting 5.1, a1c 5.4. but if i don't eat enough by aftern, i get weak & hands shake. so i have low bl s problem? =(

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Why do my hands shake when i reach for, pick something up?

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I'm worried because my hands shake a lot, what do you suggest?

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Does everybody's hands shake to some point, for example when you are holding a spoon?

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When your iron is low, can you hands shake?

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