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Tremors are repetitive, involuntary muscle contractions that result in trembling or shaking movements in parts of the body. It is a common symptom that many people experience, and most often affects the hands and fingers, though other parts of the body can be affected as well.

Tremors arise when there are problems with the part of your brain that controls movements. This can be attributed to a number of reasons.

At times, tremors can appear spontaneously and seemingly without any logical explanation. These cases of tremors are most likely linked to genetics and a family history of tremors.

However, there are instances when tremors could be a result of more serious, underlying medical conditions. Some medical conditions which may give rise to tremors include:

Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a very common long-term neurological disorder, affecting 1% of all individuals over the age of 60. It affects the central nervous system, and the most common symptoms in patients affect the motor system, including tremors.

Dystonia. Dystonia is a neurological movement disorder, where your muscles involuntarily co-contract against each other or spasm abnormally. This causes abnormal and often debilitating postures and repetitive movements. People with dystonia can find their body parts unusually contorted or twisted because of these muscle contractions.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a disease that impacts the brain and spinal cord, part of the central nervous system.

Motor Neurone Diseases (MND). MND refers to a group of neurodegenerative diseases that deteriorate your body’s motor neurons, causing the nerves in your spine and brain to gradually lose function over time. Motor neurones are nerve cells that transmit electrical signals, also known as nerve impulses, from your spinal cord to your muscles, enabling you to move.

Stroke. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is interrupted, either because the arteries leading to your brain are blocked or burst. As a result, oxygen supply to the brain is cut off, causing brain damage as cells in part of your brain die. When this happens, bodily functions controlled by damaged parts of your brain are lost. Tremors may develop after a stroke.

If you are currently experiencing tremors, consult a doctor and seek medical attention as soon as possible.