DEAR DOCTOR K: My mother’s hands are shaking more than usual lately. She has made an appointment with her doctor, but in the meantime, can you tell me if shaking is always a sign of something serious ...

Essential tremor is a brain condition that causes a part of your body to shake uncontrollably. This unintentional shaking motion is called a tremor. The hands and forearms are the most commonly ...

Dear Dr. K: My mother”s hands are shaking more than usual lately. She has made an appointment with her doctor, but in the meantime, can you tell me if shaking is always a sign of something serious ...

A tremor is a type of involuntary movement of the body, distinct from a muscle spasm or twitch. Causes can include lifestyle factors (like having too much caffeine) and medical conditions such as ...

Q: I’ve noticed my hands are shaking more lately. Should I be worried? A: If hand tremors don’t interfere with your daily life, they may not be anything to worry about. We all have a very ...

Q: My mother’s hands are shaking more than usual lately. She has made an appointment with her doctor, but in the meantime, can you tell me if shaking is always a sign of something serious like ...

When Essential Tremor significantly interferes with daily activities, long-term drug treatment is needed. Drugs most commonly used to treat the condition include beta-blockers such as propranolol ...

Dear Doctor K: My mother's hands are shaking more than usual lately. Can you tell me if shaking is always a sign of something serious like Parkinson's disease? Dear Reader: The shaking in your ...