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What Causes Involuntary Shaking Of Head?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Dec 2014
Question: I am having some involuntary head shaking when I am looking down, as in working on the computer or doing crafts. My neck has been whiplashed some 40 years ago and I also have arthritis and am 62 years old.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
this can be due to weak neck muscles

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
There is possibility of weakness of neck muscles leading to head shake.
Another possibility of parkinsonism or senile age related tremors.
I will advise you MRI spine and brain.
You may need to consult neurologist.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (9 hours later)
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
take care
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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What Causes Involuntary Shaking Of Head?

Brief Answer: this can be due to weak neck muscles Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. There is possibility of weakness of neck muscles leading to head shake. Another possibility of parkinsonism or senile age related tremors. I will advise you MRI spine and brain. You may need to consult neurologist. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.