Diseases That Can Cause Tremor In The Body
When tremors are not triggered by any of the above, or when they become persistent and intense, they may be a sign of neurological disease, and a medical appointment is important for proper evaluation. In these cases, the most common diseases are:
1. Exacerbated physiological tremor
Physiological tremor is present in all people, but it is usually imperceptible, however, some people may have this situation exaggerated, which causes tremors during movements, such as writing, sewing or eating.
There may be worsening of symptoms in situations of anxiety, fatigue, use of some substances, such as coffee or alcoholic beverages, for example.
How to treat: If this is not too uncomfortable, this tremor does not need to be treated and does not cause health risks, but in more severe cases, the symptoms can be controlled with the use of a beta-blocker medicine such as Propranolol. Treatment will have more effect if the causes that trigger the exacerbated tremor, such as use of medicines or anxiety, are observed and treated.
2. Essential tremor
This type of tremor is also very common, especially in the arms and hands, but it can also occur on the face, voice, tongue and legs, and occurs during movement or standing in a position, such as holding an object, for example.
It is known that the essential tremor is related to genetics, but its cause has not yet been fully clarified, and can occur in people of any age, and is more common in the elderly. Symptoms can also worsen in situations of stress, anxiety, and use of some stimulant substances, such as alcohol.
How to treat: milder cases do not need treatment, but if they interfere with everyday activities such as eating and writing, they should be treated with medicines such as Propranolol and Primidone prescribed by the neurologist.
In very serious cases or those that do not improve with medicines, there are procedures such as the application of botulinum toxin or the installation of brain stimulators, which can help control the symptoms.
3. Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative condition of the brain, characterized by causing tremor at rest, which improves with movement, but is accompanied by stiffness of muscles, slowing of movements and imbalance. Its cause, although not fully known, is due to a wear and tear of regions of the brain responsible for the production of dopamine, an important brain neurotransmitter.
How to treat: The main drug used is Levodopa, which helps replenish the amount of cerebral dopamine, but other remedies that are also used to improve symptoms are Biperidene, Amantadine, Selegiline, Bromocriptine, and Pramipexole. It is also important to perform physical therapy and occupational therapy to relieve symptoms and improve the quality of life of these people.
Other diseases
Other diseases that stimulate the nervous system, and may also trigger moments of tremor, are hyperthyroidism, restless legs syndrome or poisoning by heavy metals, such as lead and aluminum.
There are also other rarer brain diseases that cause tremor or other movement disorders, in some cases being confused with Parkinson’s, and some examples are Lewy body dementia, stroke sequelae, Wilson’s disease, multiple organs.
How to diagnose the cause of the tremor
The tremor must worry, it is necessary to go to the doctor, when it is intense to the point of disrupting the activities of the day to day and when it presents progressive worsening, becoming persistent.
In this case, it is important to schedule an appointment with the general practitioner, neurologist, or geriatrician for symptom assessment, physical examination, and, if necessary, blood or CT scans of the brain to determine the cause of the tremor.
This are some treatments that you can take into cognizance. If any ailment goes out of hand, it would be important for you to seek the help of a qualified doctor.
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