Limb tremor is a common occurrence in premature babies. Starting with one hand, after a certain period of time, he can spread to the other. The head also suffers from it, sometimes it also covers the lower extremities and the trunk. However, this disease, as a rule, does not interfere subsequently with a spoon or with writing. In case of excitement, the onset of symptoms intensifies. Adults can easily notice tremors by stretching out their arms, as well as with difficulties with speech, the functionality of which is impaired by the influence of alcohol.
Features of postural tremor
This type of tremor is a hereditary disease, most often worsens with severe excitement and may be accompanied by thyroid pathology. In the case of taking drugs, alcoholic beverages and some drugs, tremor of the extremities intensifies. Such a complication, for example, bronchodilator drugs, psychotropic drugs, as well as poisoning of the body with salts of heavy metals. When moving, the patient continues to experience tremors, which intensifies when trying to concentrate.
Features of intentional tremor
This type of tremor can be noted in patients in the presence of pathologies of the cerebellum, which maintains balance during movement. This type of tremor is accompanied by motor reflexes and trembling limbs of a sweeping nature when moving, which is imperceptible in a calm state. Tremor of the extremities may intensify when trying to perform any conscious and targeted movements. People suffering from tremors cannot touch the tip of their nose with their eyes closed during a physical examination.
Asterixis is the most dangerous tremor.
The most dangerous type of tremor is asterixis. This tremor can be a concomitant, side effect of a hereditary disease. Asterixis leads to the accumulation of copper in the blood, brain and liver. The limbs can bend and bend unevenly.
Melon types of tremor are quite rare compared with Parkinson's disease, which is a very common type of pathology. She is usually affected by people of advanced age (60 years and older). With this disease, tremor manifests itself more often and more strongly. Parkinson's disease can worsen the condition of the patient every year, and tremor is only its initial stage. Sometimes tremor of the upper extremities may be slightly or absent.
Of all these pathologies, only the latter carries the danger and inevitability of disability, although it does not shorten life expectancy.
How is tremor of limbs treated?
In the presence of such symptoms in adolescents, treatment is usually not required. However, in the case of pronounced symptoms, doctors may prescribe a sedative. Amid severe stress or anxiety, tremor is treated with sleeping pills.
As for Parkinson's disease, modern medicine can only reduce the rate of its progression, but is not yet able to cure completely.