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Shaky hands is a symptom in a person's hand or hands has a tremor (shakiness or small back and forth movements). Shakiness can be present at rest, all the time, or only when the person is trying to use his hands. Causes include, brain problems, nerve problems, muscle problems, medicine effects, drug abuse, etc.

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35 year experience in Pediatrics

Is a type of:

Shaking • Neurologic problems

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

Body locations

Hand

Is Symptom of

Essential tremor
Condition
Hangover
Condition
Overactive thyroid
Condition
Hyperthyroidism
Condition
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Is a Side Effect of

Risperidone
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