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My hands stake slightly when i do something like cut a plaster or sign on a paper. is this a medical disorder? is there any medicine for this?

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Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Essential tremor: which is a benign disease is likely. There are medicines like beta blockers which can help. It often is familial. See your GP for evaluation. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 2/25/2015

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A member asked:

My hands stake slightly when i do something like cut a plaster or sign on a paper. is this a medical disorder? is there any medicine for this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Roy Arnold answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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