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What Causes Tremors After Head Injury?

Hi! So, my friend this last fall got a concussion during Volleyball season because while we were putting things away after practice she got hit in the head. Ever since, she shakes constantly. She has what people call a tremor in her hands and sometimes other parts of her body. It only stops when she touches something. Shes worried shes messed up in her head. I think it s something else. Care to shed some light for me please?
Fri, 7 Jun 2019
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Hello,

Tremors after a head injury are indicative of TBI, traumatic brain injury or Neurological problems developing.

She needs to get physically examined, get done EEG, MRI, CT, Neurocognitive tests & Nerve conduction tests, nerve biopsy. Get assessed & evaluated.

Her treatment will depend upon the pathology detected. Damage to the mid brain may cause Parkinson disease. Closed head injuries cause tremors.

She may be treated with medications, but if a response is not good she may require surgery.

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

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Tremors After Head Injury?

Hello, Tremors after a head injury are indicative of TBI, traumatic brain injury or Neurological problems developing. She needs to get physically examined, get done EEG, MRI, CT, Neurocognitive tests & Nerve conduction tests, nerve biopsy. Get assessed & evaluated. Her treatment will depend upon the pathology detected. Damage to the mid brain may cause Parkinson disease. Closed head injuries cause tremors. She may be treated with medications, but if a response is not good she may require surgery. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician