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What Could It Be Slight Tremor In The Index Finger Of My Left Hand?
Question: dear doctors,
I am a 32 year old boy from this morning I noticed that I have a slight tremor in the index finger of my left hand, being a very hypochondriac subject and already knowing the symptoms of that nasty neurodegenerative disease I tested myself to verify the strength in that finger trying to open a drawer I struggled and I could not open it the difficulty was only with the index finger, while with all the other fingers of both hands I opened it immediately, the problem seems to be confined to the index finger only. ... I add that 4 days ago I was visited by a neurologist for a recurring headache and the neurological examination was perfectly normal ... what could it be? I have a great fear of neurodegentative diseases, please help me!
I am a 32 year old boy from this morning I noticed that I have a slight tremor in the index finger of my left hand, being a very hypochondriac subject and already knowing the symptoms of that nasty neurodegenerative disease I tested myself to verify the strength in that finger trying to open a drawer I struggled and I could not open it the difficulty was only with the index finger, while with all the other fingers of both hands I opened it immediately, the problem seems to be confined to the index finger only. ... I add that 4 days ago I was visited by a neurologist for a recurring headache and the neurological examination was perfectly normal ... what could it be? I have a great fear of neurodegentative diseases, please help me!
Brief Answer:
There is no evidence for neurodegenerative diseases in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your question.
A slight tremor in just one finger is far from suspicion about any neurodegenerative disorder.
Since you visited a Neurologist and he did not see anything serious you should not be worried.
It may be a nerve irritation or a problem with tendons, etc.
Headaches neither point towards any neurodegenerative disease, so, in conclusion, in your case, I don't see anything suspicious for neurodegenerative disease.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
There is no evidence for neurodegenerative diseases in your case.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your question.
A slight tremor in just one finger is far from suspicion about any neurodegenerative disorder.
Since you visited a Neurologist and he did not see anything serious you should not be worried.
It may be a nerve irritation or a problem with tendons, etc.
Headaches neither point towards any neurodegenerative disease, so, in conclusion, in your case, I don't see anything suspicious for neurodegenerative disease.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
thank you doctor for the answer, I noticed that this loss of strength is perhaps only present in the last phalanx of the index finger, my neuropsychiatrist said to stay calm and not think about it, but according to her what could it depend on, from hypochondriac I am terrified from the ALS .. can I reassure myself about it?
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Most likely, the problem that you noticed is of other origin than neurological, there is no link between this finger problem and neuro degenerative conditions.
I agree with your Doctor, you should not be worried about it.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Most likely, the problem that you noticed is of other origin than neurological, there is no link between this finger problem and neuro degenerative conditions.
I agree with your Doctor, you should not be worried about it.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Doctor Excuse me if I continue to disturb you, given my fear of ALS I wanted to ask you if an isolated lack of strength in a finger (or a phalanx of the finger) is to be excluded as a symptom of this disease?
all the doctors I have consulted attribute everything to anxiety and that is why I wanted to ask for your opinion..
all the doctors I have consulted attribute everything to anxiety and that is why I wanted to ask for your opinion..
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
The answer to your question is straightforward yes, isolated lack of strength only in one finger has no relation with ALS.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
The answer to your question is straightforward yes, isolated lack of strength only in one finger has no relation with ALS.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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