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What Causes Tremors In The Left Hand?

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Posted on Sat, 2 Jul 2016
Question: My mother is eighty years old. In the last two weeks, she has been experiencing an intermittent tremor in her left hand. She says there is no pain. It is not really a shaking but more involuntary wave-like movement of the hand. In recent months, she has suffered from a compression fracture in her back and blood clots in her lungs. She has significant short term memory loss. Three weeks ago, she experienced a TIA. I am concerned about possible causes of these recent hand tremors and what kind of doctor she needs to see.
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,

although this kind of problem cannot be approached from afar I can share some thoughts with you. A visit to a neurologist is recommended for assessment and a diagnosis.

Tremor in the hand can be due to Parkinson's disease but other causes may include idiopathic tremor, various types of chorea (seemingly purposeful involuntary moves), etc. A seizure is also possible.

The neurologist should try to identify characteristics of this symptom to approach the right diagnosis. Clinical examination data are invaluable.

I hope it helps!
Kind Regards!
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What Causes Tremors In The Left Hand?

Brief Answer: Neurologist Detailed Answer: Hello, although this kind of problem cannot be approached from afar I can share some thoughts with you. A visit to a neurologist is recommended for assessment and a diagnosis. Tremor in the hand can be due to Parkinson's disease but other causes may include idiopathic tremor, various types of chorea (seemingly purposeful involuntary moves), etc. A seizure is also possible. The neurologist should try to identify characteristics of this symptom to approach the right diagnosis. Clinical examination data are invaluable. I hope it helps! Kind Regards!