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My hands often tremble, its small and barely noticeable but occurs mostly in thumb and gets worse if i carry heavy bags on my fingers?

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Dr. Alvin Wells answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Hand issue: Unless you have weakness, I would not be majorly concerned. If you symptoms change or worsen, I would see a rheumatologist.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

My hands often tremble, its small and barely noticeable but occurs mostly in thumb and gets worse if i carry heavy bags on my fingers?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Wells answered

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