Hand tremor
An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement affecting the hand.
Also called: Hand tremor, Tremor of hand, Tremor of hands, tremors in hands.
Conditions associated with hand tremor
The following conditions have been associated with hand tremor in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2
Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2 is a medical condition that may be associated with var...
Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to STUB1 deficiency
Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to STUB1 deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated wi...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease X-linked dominant 1
Charcot-Marie-Tooth neuropathy that is inherited in an X-linked manner, and is associated with mutation(s) in ...
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Jaberi-Elahi syndrome
Jaberi-Elahi syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Parkinson disease 26, autosomal dominant, susceptibility to
Parkinson disease 26, autosomal dominant, susceptibility to is a medical condition that may be associated with...
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 36
Spinocerebellar ataxia type 36 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Wilson disease
A very rare inherited multisystemic disease presenting non-specific neurological, hepatic, psychiatric or osse...
autosomal recessive Parkinson disease 14
A rare neurodegenerative disease usually presenting before the age of 30 and which is characterized by dystoni...
basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 5
basal ganglia calcification, idiopathic, 5 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
cerebellar dysfunction with variable cognitive and behavioral abnormalities
Non-progressive cerebellar ataxia with intellectual deficit is a rare subtype of autosomal dominant cerebellar...
intellectual developmental disorder, autosomal dominant 77
intellectual developmental disorder, autosomal dominant 77 is a medical condition that may be associated with ...
progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial DNA deletions, autosomal dominant 1
Any autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in...
spinocerebellar ataxia 52
spinocerebellar ataxia 52 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate hand tremor
When investigating hand tremor, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside hand tremor
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if hand tremor is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom hand tremor mean?
Hand tremor is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. An unintentional, oscillating to-and-fro muscle movement affecting the hand.
Which conditions are associated with hand tremor?
Hand tremor has been reported in association with 14 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Autosomal dominant Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 2A2, Autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia due to STUB1 deficiency, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease X-linked dominant 1, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1F, Jaberi-Elahi syndrome. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about hand tremor?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.