Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Hi, My Hands Shiver A Lot. It Aggravates With Anxiety
Question: Hi, My hands shiver a lot. It aggravates with anxiety but ordinarily it is fine i guess.
The shivering gets worse while holding a hot cup of tea, while doing meticulous tasks like changing the sim card. I normally don't have steady hands. I am 30 years old and I have this problem since age of 20. I thought it was common until my friends pointed it out.
I am writing this query to understand if this is a symptom of some larger problem or its ok to ignore.
The shivering gets worse while holding a hot cup of tea, while doing meticulous tasks like changing the sim card. I normally don't have steady hands. I am 30 years old and I have this problem since age of 20. I thought it was common until my friends pointed it out.
I am writing this query to understand if this is a symptom of some larger problem or its ok to ignore.
Brief Answer:
Severe anxiety will be the cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Tremors are quite common with anxiety and panic attacks. Once the anxiety symptoms are controlled the termors also will settle,
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit. It is better to avoid it, because unnecessary concerns may aggravate the symptoms.
You have to check you thyroid hormone status (TFT) because hypothyroidism can also cause similar symptoms.
In severe cases drugs like propranolol may be required after consulting with a physician.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
Severe anxiety will be the cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Tremors are quite common with anxiety and panic attacks. Once the anxiety symptoms are controlled the termors also will settle,
Avoid unwanted stress and anxiety. Relaxation techniques like yoga and meditation can help a bit. It is better to avoid it, because unnecessary concerns may aggravate the symptoms.
You have to check you thyroid hormone status (TFT) because hypothyroidism can also cause similar symptoms.
In severe cases drugs like propranolol may be required after consulting with a physician.
Hope I have answered your query.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
