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Symptoms of Tremors

 The signs and symptoms of tremors will differ depending on the cause of the condition. Common symptoms include:

• Rhythmic shaking of the arms, hands, legs, trunk or vocal chords
• Difficulty gripping an object
• Inability to write or even feed oneself
• Tremors occurring occasionally or on a regular basis
• Frequent urination
• Lack of coordination
• Tingling or numbness in different parts of the body
• Voice that quavers
• Unsteady or shuffling gait
• Bad posture
• Severity of tremors intensify when stressed
  

In some cases, tremors may accompany other symptoms of life-threatening conditions such as heart failure or stroke. If any of the following symptoms are experienced in addition to tremors, contact your doctor or an emergency number immediately:

• Loss of consciousness
• Confusion
• Breathing difficulty
• Cannot speak clearly
• Cannot understand what is being said
• Difficulty walking
• Head injury or trauma has preceded these symptoms
• Loss of vision or disturbances in vision
• Paralysis
• Slurred speech
• Rigidity of the trunk