What are the causes of muscle tremors?

Muscle tremor is the contraction and relaxation of muscles at a frequency of four to six times per second, continuously and regularly. Physiological and aging factors and the effects of cerebellar disease or Parkinson's disease may all cause muscle tremor. In addition to these reasons, poisoning may also cause muscle tremor.

1. Causes of muscle tremors

1. Physiological factors

Generally speaking, when people are very tired or mentally nervous, they are prone to muscle tremors.

Or when you are nervous

2. Impact of Parkinson's disease

The muscle tremors caused by this disease usually start from the fingers and then slowly spread to the patient's lower limbs. Sometimes, patients not only experience tremors, but also symptoms such as encephalitis and body rigidity.

3. Age factor

I believe everyone knows that when we get older, some of our body functions will change. Therefore, it is also easy to cause muscle tremors. Tremors in the elderly are usually related to hardening of the cerebral arteries.

Initially, symptoms may only occur in elderly people when they are under emotional stress. As the disease progresses, the disease may also occur during quiet times.

Symptoms only occur in elderly people when they are emotionally stressed.

4. Cerebellar disease

The muscle tremors caused by this factor mainly manifest in the upper limbs. Moreover, the speed of this vibration is not fast and there is no regular pattern. The closer you are to the affected area, the more noticeable the tremor will be.

5. Poisoning

When you drink too much, it can cause alcohol poisoning. At this time, the patient will experience tremors. When a person is at rest, their tremor may not be noticeable. However, tremors are very noticeable when the patient is emotionally unstable and behavior is uncontrolled.

2. Symptoms of muscle tremors

(1) Tremor location

It usually starts from the distal end of one side of the upper limb, mainly with the thumb, index finger and middle finger, and manifests as movements of the fingers like rolling a ball or counting money. Then it gradually spreads to the ipsilateral lower limbs and contralateral limbs, and in the late stage it may affect the mandible, lips, tongue and head.

In the early stages of the disease, patients do not pay much attention to tremors, which often occur when fingers or limbs are in a certain position and disappear when the posture is changed.

Later, it develops into an involuntary tremor that only occurs when the limbs are still, such as when watching TV or talking to others. The limbs suddenly tremble involuntarily, and the tremor decreases or stops when changing position or moving, so it is called resting tremor. This is the most important feature of Parkinson's disease tremor.

Sometimes the tremor is more obvious in the lower limbs or more prominent in other parts of the body. In some patients, tremor appears late and is mainly characterized by rigidity, and is often misdiagnosed as hemiplegia.

3. Home care for muscle tremors

Patients with parkinsonism have many inconveniences in their daily lives and need more care and attention from their families. The patient's family members need to do the following four things:

1. Clothing: Choose clothes with zippers that are easy to put on and take off, and clothes that open at the front and do not need to be pulled over the head. Zippers and buttons can be replaced with nylon zippers. Try to wear shoes without laces, and avoid shoes with rubber or raw rubber soles, because when the shoes touch the ground, they may cause the patient to fall forward.

2. Bathing: Place a non-slip material such as a rubber mat in the bathtub or on the shower pool, and place a low stool in the bathtub so that the patient can sit and shower. Sponges with long handles, bathing gloves, etc. can help patients bathe. Use an electric razor for shaving and a paper or plastic cup for brushing your teeth.

3. Eating: Because the patient's muscles are not coordinated, do not urge the patient to eat or drink quickly. For cold drinks, you can use a flexible plastic straw, and for hot drinks, you can use a lightweight cup with a wide handle. Place a rubber mat under the patient's bowl or plate to prevent sliding. Encourage patients to increase physical activity, drink enough water, add fiber such as vegetables to their daily diet, and use laxatives only when necessary or as a last resort.

4. Prevent infection: Since patients with this disease are prone to bronchitis or pneumonia, cough or fever should be treated immediately to avoid serious infection.