What causes hand tremors in the elderly?
May 23, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Hand tremors in the elderly may be caused by physiological factors or pathological factors, such as Parkinson's syndrome, acute cerebellitis, etc. The specific analysis is as follows: If the environment is particularly cold or if the individual experiences significant psychological stress, it may lead to the elderly becoming chilled or experiencing abnormal central nervous system function, resulting in hand tremors. This is considered a normal phenomenon and can be alleviated by calming emotions.
Hand tremors in the elderly may be caused by physiological factors or pathological conditions, such as Parkinsonism, acute cerebellitis, etc. The specific analysis is as follows:
I. Physiological Factors
If the environment is particularly cold or if the individual experiences significant emotional stress, it may lead to chilling or abnormal central nervous system function in elderly individuals, resulting in hand tremors. This is a normal phenomenon and can be relieved by calming emotions and maintaining body warmth.
II. Pathological Factors
1. Parkinsonism
Parkinsonism is usually triggered by medication side effects, head trauma, or bacterial infections. Damage to the cerebral cortex in elderly individuals affects normal motor function, potentially leading to the aforementioned symptoms. In such cases, medications such as trihexyphenidyl hydrochloride tablets or levodopa tablets should be taken according to medical advice.
2. Acute Cerebellitis
Viral infection is the main cause of acute cerebellitis. When the cerebellar tissue of elderly individuals is invaded by viruses, normal cerebellar function is impaired, causing tremors. Additional symptoms may include unsteady gait and coughing while drinking water. Elderly patients should use medications such as vitamin B1 injection or dexamethasone acetate tablets as prescribed by a physician.
In addition, hand tremors in the elderly may also be caused by conditions such as cerebral infarction, hyperthyroidism, or essential tremor. It is recommended to actively cooperate with treatment during therapy.
