Leg tremors can be caused by various factors including central nervous system diseases, medication, alcohol consumption, and inherited conditions. Treatment options depend on the underlying cause and may include medication, therapy, or surgery.
There are many things that can cause leg tremors. For example, a person may develop them in connection with a disease of the central nervous system or even because their thyroid gland is not working properly. In some cases, medications can cause leg tremors, and drinking too much can also stimulate them. Sometimes a person develops tremors due to an inherited condition. Unfortunately, there are also some cases where doctors are unable to determine why the patient is experiencing tremors.
When a person has leg tremors, their legs shake or shake uncontrollably. This can affect one or both legs. The tremors can affect several parts of the body at once or just the legs. They typically affect people who have reached middle and older age more often than others. However, no one is immune to their development; they can affect both genders and people of all ages.
Among the most common causes of leg tremors are diseases that affect the central nervous system, such as Parkinson’s disease. In some cases, a person can cause damage to their nerves leading to shaking. For example, a heavy drinker may suffer nerve damage causing them to tremble. Interestingly, however, some people notice that their tremors are less noticeable while they drink.
Certain types of medications, such as drugs used to treat mental health problems, can also cause tremors. In other cases, an apparently unrelated medical condition may be responsible when the tremors develop. For example, if the thyroid gland, which is a key gland for the production of growth hormones and metabolism, is overactive, it can also cause leg tremors. Sometimes a person can even develop them due to an inherited condition. There are, however, cases where doctors are unable to determine a definite cause.
There are also some things that may not cause the person’s legs to tremble, but may make existing tremors worse. For example, a person may be more prone to tremors while fatigued or coping with stress. Excessive caffeine consumption and alcohol withdrawal can also stimulate tremors or make them more noticeable.
Treatment for tremors may depend on what caused them. In some cases, patients can help themselves by avoiding the things that trigger their tremors. In other cases, however, drugs such as beta-blockers may be used, which work to block certain stimulatory impulses, in an attempt to control them. Therapy is also sometimes helpful. Also, deep brain stimulation or surgery can be used to treat severe tremors.
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