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What Causes Shaking Of Hands After Heavy Lifting?

I notice that after I lift something heavy and later when I sit down and pick up a cup my hands start shaking and I can t hold the cup. this just started, so was wondering if this is something I should be concerned about. I am 70 years old and other than having arthritis I am basically healthy. thank you
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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Dear Patient,

the shaking could be due to an essential tremor. If the shaking started all of a sudden, a small stroke could be the cause. If your movement have also slowed down overall, consider possible Parkinson'd disease. Thank you.
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What Causes Shaking Of Hands After Heavy Lifting?

Dear Patient, the shaking could be due to an essential tremor. If the shaking started all of a sudden, a small stroke could be the cause. If your movement have also slowed down overall, consider possible Parkinson d disease. Thank you.