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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The standard medication levodopa does not always work against tremors in Parkinson's disease, especially in stressful situations. Propranolol, however, does work during stress, providing insight into ...

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 ...

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 ...