Putting Up With Tremor: Controlling Shaky Hands - Dr. Shivam Mittal

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Putting Up With Tremor Controlling Shaky Hands
Dr. Shivam Mittal

• Its only patients suffering from tremor who can
  understand the inconvenience and frustration
  associated with the tremor. Constant and
  involuntary shaking of the hands makes it
  difficult to carry out even the most basic
  everyday tasks like brushing ones teeth,
  buttoning up a shirt, tying a shoelace, holding
  an object, and even eating. This makes it
  absolutely frustrating, making the patient feel
  helpless and inferior. But, if you are a patient,
  you mustnt feel helpless. There is one thing
  that you can do if you are suffering from tremor
  approaching a professional. Yes, if you
  approach a professional, the movement disorder
  neurologist who can help identify the kind of
  tremor you are suffering from, and the depth of
  the tremor you have, and will then prescribe you
  certain medications or therapies that you can
  undergo to treat, or at least manage your
  condition better.

Types of tremors Physiologic tremor This kind
of tremor comes as a result of the side-effect
of a certain medication, such as amphetamine,
corticosteroid, or asthma medication. Medicines
used to treat psychiatric or neurological
conditions may also cause physiologic tremor.
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Functional or Psychogenic tremor These tremors
are caused as a result of psychological
conditions like stress, anxiety, and trauma,
resulting in spasms and involuntary body
movements. Parkinsons disease tremor Most
tremors are associated with Parkinsons disease,
which may first cause tremors in the resting
state, but if further developed, it may start
seriously interfering with everyday
tasks. Essential tremor These tremors are
rhythmic and involuntary, usually seen in both
hands and there are several treatment
options. Cerebellar tremor These tremors occur
when a pathway in the brain, particularly the
cerebellum, has been injured or
damaged. Possible treatments Let us remind you
that tremors cannot be completely cured, but can
certainly be controlled and managed. For this,
the doctor may prescribe you certain medications
like primidone, levodopa, beta blockers,
anti-seizure medications, and anticonvulsants
etc. Botulinum toxin (BOTOX) injections in hand
muscles has proven to reduce tremor in patients
who do not respond well to the medications. The
last retort is surgery, when the condition and
symptoms are worse, and not under control. Deep
Brain Stimulation is the last retort to control
tremors. While the results are awesome, there
could also be certain side-effects seen,
depending upon your mental and physical health.
This is why it is always important to consult a
specialist who can advice you what to do and
what not to do. Dr. Shivam Mittal is one such
specialist who has been providing successful
tremor treatment in UAE to tremor patients.
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Controlling shaky hands Hand tremors can
certainly be annoying and life-impacting too. If
you wish to control and treat them at home, it
could be difficult, but there are certain
measures that may help. For instance, certain
lifestyle changes and natural remedies like
exercise and diet changes can help to a certain
extent. Exercises Certain hand and wrist
exercises can help control the involuntary
shaking of your hands. An occupational therapist
can recommend the right kind of exercises for
you. Some exercises may include squeezing a
stress ball, circular rotations of your wrists,
or wearing a light hand weight or weighted hand
gloves. You may also practice relaxation
techniques to reduce any stress or anxiety that
may trigger tremors. Good sleep and massage
therapy are also important to reduce
stress. Diet changes Increasing the intake of
fruits and vegetables can improve tremors. You
must also include legumes, whole grains,
cereals, and unsaturated fatty acids into your
diet. Also, reduce the intake of caffeine, dairy
products, meat, poultry, and alcohol, as these
may trigger tremors. Vitamins Vitamin B12,
Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B1 can highly help to
maintain a healthy nervous system, thus reducing
involuntary movements. Everyday foods like milk,
meat, eggs, and cereals can provide you these
vitamins, but you could also take up certain
vitamin tablets or capsules as a
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