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How Can Hand Tremor In An Elderly Person Be Treated?
My 92 year old mother was sitting in her chair and all the sudden her right arm started shaking g them her right hand balled up into a fist. In a few minutes it would straighten out. 10 - 15 minutes later the same thing again. Off and on good part of the day.
Wed, 17 Oct 2018
Hello,
In geriatric age, tremor of limbs either, upper or lower is a pretty common phenomenon and no specific reasons are there. But old age is considered as one of the main causes. To find out the exact cause; MRI, nerve conduction test, EKG and other are the test could be advised. Good nursing care is advisable.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain,
General & Family Physician
In geriatric age, tremor of limbs either, upper or lower is a pretty common phenomenon and no specific reasons are there. But old age is considered as one of the main causes. To find out the exact cause; MRI, nerve conduction test, EKG and other are the test could be advised. Good nursing care is advisable.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Akhtarhusain,
General & Family Physician
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