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My Right Hand Shakes . Sometimes I Can’t Write Or
Question: My right hand shakes . Sometimes I can’t write or use a fork without spilling my food. I have had shakes for awhile but it seems now it is getting worse.
Brief Answer:
Symptoms are most likely due to essential tremors.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your clinical details. Based on that, the most likely cause of your handshaking is essential tremors. This can get worse over time.
Since these tremors are affecting your daily activities, you could start medications to reduce the shaking. The drug of choice in this condition is Propranolol tablets.
I hope it helps.
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
Consultant Neurologist
Symptoms are most likely due to essential tremors.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your clinical details. Based on that, the most likely cause of your handshaking is essential tremors. This can get worse over time.
Since these tremors are affecting your daily activities, you could start medications to reduce the shaking. The drug of choice in this condition is Propranolol tablets.
I hope it helps.
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM
Consultant Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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