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A member asked:

What can be the cause of a shaky and stiff hand after chopping onions? it goes away again after some time.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Shaky hand: Your shaky and stiff hand may be due to repetitive overuse of your hand by the chopping motion.

Answered 8/3/2013

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