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Can Old Age Cause Tremor In Hand?

I just turned 70. Female - I ve developed tremor in my right hand (I am left handed) It occurs at rest when my arm is sitting at a 45 degree angle. Not a constant thing, but just started last 60 days wondering if it s just advancing age or something else.
Mon, 23 Mar 2020
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Hi.
I've gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety.

Tremors in elderly age group is common & it is called as essential tremor . It increases with advancing age group.

Conditions causing such tremors includes
- neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis
- fatigue post- exercise
- emotional outburst
- withdrawal effects of drugs & alcohol
- side effects of drugs.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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Can Old Age Cause Tremor In Hand?

Hi. I ve gone through your query and I can understand your anxiety. Tremors in elderly age group is common & it is called as essential tremor . It increases with advancing age group. Conditions causing such tremors includes - neurological disorders like Parkinson s disease, multiple sclerosis - fatigue post- exercise - emotional outburst - withdrawal effects of drugs & alcohol - side effects of drugs. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.