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I have anxiety. recently an occasional tremor occurs in my hand for part of the day. doctor said its just from anxiety. does this make sense?

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Yes anxiety can caus: Generalised anxiety can cause tremors and these can get worse during period of extreme stress and high emotion like anger.

Answered 10/30/2012

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