Symptom: Tremor symptoms

Tremor symptoms: Shaking or physical tremor.
Introduction: Tremor is the involuntary trembling or shaking of the body. Often it affects the fingers or hands. The most well-known disease causing tremor is Parkinson's disease, but it is definitely not the only possibility. Any tremor-like symptom needs prompt professional medical advice.

Detailed cause information for symptom: Tremor symptoms:

Possible causes of symptom: Tremor symptoms (46 conditions)

Medications or substances causing symptom: Tremor symptoms (10 listings)

Medical conditions causing symptom: Tremor symptoms (44 conditions)

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Types of Tremor symptoms: hand tremor (8)
Symptoms related to Tremor symptoms: spasms (151), tic (9), seizure (119), shivering (13), trembling (44)
Symptoms: symptom center, symptom groups, symptom descriptions

Possible causes of symptom: Tremor symptoms: The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Tremor symptoms as a symptom. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

Everyday causes of minor tremor may include:
- Stress
- Tiredness
- Caffeine
- Alcohol
- Hypoglycemic attack - usually temporary tremor resolved once blood sugars are raised.
- High blood sugar levels
- Anger (see Aggression)
- Excitement
Some causes of chronic tremor include:
- Parkinson's disease
- Essential tremor (type of Tremor)
- Alcoholism
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Stroke
- Hypoglycemia - usually episodes of tremor with hypoglycemic attacks
- Brain tumor
- Hyperthyroidism
- Wilson's disease
- Friedrich's ataxia
- Head injury
- Concussion
- Stroke
- Tertiary syphilis (type of Syphilis)
- Seizure disorders
Some psychological disorders that might cause tremor-like symptoms include:
- Anxiety disorders
- GAD
- Panic disorder
- Intermittent explosive disorder - when causing anger episodes.
Certain medications
Alcohol withdrawal
drug withdrawal
Amphetamine withdrawal
Hallucinogen withdrawal
Causes may also depend on the location of the tremor
See also hand tremor

Medications or substances causing Tremor symptoms: The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Tremor symptoms as a symptom. This list is incomplete and various other drugs or substances may cause your symptoms. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

Caffeine
Alcohol
Illicit drugs
Cocaine
Amphetamine intoxication - in high doses.
Certain asthma medications
Theophylline
Certain epileptic medications
Dilantin
Compazine

Conditions listing symptoms: Tremor symptoms: The following list of conditions have 'Tremor symptoms' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.