A 22-year-old male asked:
my hands shake whenever i am doing something with it. mostly when i am writing in crowd or drinking a glass of water. ?
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Dr. Michele Arnold answered
22 years experience Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Tremor: You describe an 'intention tremor'. There are many causes, including caffeine, tobacco use, stimulants, certain medications, as well as inherited forms of tremor. If symptoms persist, a neurologist may be able to help.
Answered on Feb 2, 2017
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