Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Violent Shaking In The Hands?

hi, I am having trouble with my hands. sometimes they shake and its out of my control. Also my legs, like when I Iift it to put my slacks on, or getting in a car. My leg is going up and down.. this is not all the time, it comes and goes. I am going to go to a neurologist ,, what could cause this?
posted on Tue, 28 Jun 2016
Twitter Wed, 4 Dec 2019 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 9 Dec 2019 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

As per my clinical experience, there are various clinical contexts in which you may get violent shaking of hands and legs as:
- Idiopathic (without reasons)
- Anxiety induced
- Familial disorder (hereditary)
- Substance abuse induced (as chronic alcoholism)
- Withdrawal of abuse substance (as narcotics or else)
- Deficiency of certain nutrients as folic acid, B12, zinc or others
- Neurological conditions as cerebellar lesions, parkinsonism or others

In a nutshell, a detailed neurologic evaluation is a must for the final diagnosis and further cure.

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

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Violent Shaking In The Hands?

Hello, As per my clinical experience, there are various clinical contexts in which you may get violent shaking of hands and legs as: - Idiopathic (without reasons) - Anxiety induced - Familial disorder (hereditary) - Substance abuse induced (as chronic alcoholism) - Withdrawal of abuse substance (as narcotics or else) - Deficiency of certain nutrients as folic acid, B12, zinc or others - Neurological conditions as cerebellar lesions, parkinsonism or others In a nutshell, a detailed neurologic evaluation is a must for the final diagnosis and further cure. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon