Tremor of the extremities is a common occurrence in premature babies. Starting with one hand, after a certain period of time it can spread to the other. The head also suffers from it, sometimes it also covers the lower limbs and trunk. However, this disease usually does not interfere with later use of a spoon or writing. In case of excitement, the manifestation of symptoms intensifies. Adults can easily notice a tremor when they stretch their arms out in front of them, and also when they have difficulty with speech, the functionality of which is impaired by alcohol.
Features of postural tremor
This type of tremor is a hereditary disease, most often exacerbated by strong excitement and may be accompanied by thyroid pathology. In the case of taking drugs, alcoholic beverages and certain drugs, the tremor of the limbs increases. Cause such a complication, for example, bronchodilators, drugs of a psychotropic type, as well as poisoning the body with s alts of heavy metals. When moving, the patient continues to experience tremor, which increases when trying to concentrate.
Features of intentional tremor
This type of tremor can benoted in patients with pathologies of the cerebellum, which maintains balance during movement. This type of tremor is accompanied by motor reflexes and trembling of the limbs of a sweeping nature during movement, which is imperceptible in a calm state. The tremor of the limbs may increase when trying to perform any conscious and purposeful movements. People suffering from tremor cannot touch the tip of their nose with their eyes closed during a medical examination.
Asterixis is the most dangerous type of tremor
The most dangerous type of tremor is asterixis. This tremor may be a concomitant, side effect of a hereditary disease. Asterixis leads to accumulation of copper in the blood, brain and liver. In this case, the limbs can bend and unbend unevenly.
Melon types of tremor are quite rare compared to Parkinson's disease, which is a very common type of pathology. It usually affects the elderly (60 years and older). In this disease, tremor is more frequent and severe. Parkinson's disease can worsen the patient's condition every year, and tremor is only its initial stage. Sometimes upper extremity tremors may be mild or absent.
Of all these pathologies, only the last carries the danger and inevitability of disability, although it does not reduce life expectancy.
What is the treatment for tremor of the limbs?
If there are similarsigns in adolescents usually do not require treatment. However, if symptoms are severe, doctors may prescribe a sedative. Against the background of severe stress or excitement, tremor is treated with sleeping pills.
As for Parkinson's disease, modern medicine can only reduce the rate of its progression, but it is not yet able to cure completely.
