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What Causes Sporadic Tremors In Left Hand?
Question: Since one or maybe two months ago I have some sporadic tremors in my left hand, specifically in my index or my middle finger, at the knuckle level of my hand. Sometimes i've felt a pain in my knuckle. It is not permanent, happens a couple of times during the day and don't interfere with my hand strenght. I'm male, 45 yo. Could that be early symptom of parkinson?
Brief Answer:
Probably not but hard to say from your symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Good morning. I'm an Adult Neurologist would like to comment on your situation.
You're a bit young to begin demonstrating overt symptoms of Parkinson's and usually the first signs are not necessarily tremors in 1 finger.
Under these circumstances I would recommend having basic tests completed such as CBC W./DIFF, liver and renal conditions which could be associated with tremors. Again, the type of tremor seen in your situation is not likely to represent anything to do with Parkinson's Disease.
If the tremor in the finger lasts for any length of time then, can you videotape it shaking then, try to identify its cause for other things?
I would check on things such as TSH, T4, C-reactive protein, ESR, and of course, Calcium/Magnesium, and most importantly WATER.
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Probably not but hard to say from your symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Good morning. I'm an Adult Neurologist would like to comment on your situation.
You're a bit young to begin demonstrating overt symptoms of Parkinson's and usually the first signs are not necessarily tremors in 1 finger.
Under these circumstances I would recommend having basic tests completed such as CBC W./DIFF, liver and renal conditions which could be associated with tremors. Again, the type of tremor seen in your situation is not likely to represent anything to do with Parkinson's Disease.
If the tremor in the finger lasts for any length of time then, can you videotape it shaking then, try to identify its cause for other things?
I would check on things such as TSH, T4, C-reactive protein, ESR, and of course, Calcium/Magnesium, and most importantly WATER.
I hope this answer satisfactorily addresses your question. If so, may I ask your favor of a HIGH STAR RATING with written feedback?
Also, if there are no other questions or comments, I'd appreciate it greatly if you would CLOSE THE QUERY on your end so this question can be transacted and archived for further reference by colleagues as necessary.
Please direct more comments and questions to me in the future at:
bit.ly/drdariushsaghafi and I would be honored to answer you and continue this discussion.
All the best.
The query has required a total of 22 minutes of physician specific time to read, research, and compile a return envoy to the patient.
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