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What does it mean if someones hand is shaking constantly?

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Dr. Raymond Wittstadt answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Hard to say?: Constant shaking of the hands or arms even at rest needs to be checked out. This is often due to a neurologic disorder. These can be mild, like a benign essential tremor, or more serious like parkinson's disease. See your doctor to get it checked out.

Answered 4/28/2015

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