5 reasons your hands are shaking more than they should
What causes shaky hands?
Our hands generally get shaky before an
interview or an important event. It becomes nearly impossible to hold
any object or to control the tremor. Well, trembling of hands is common
when you are nervous or jubilant, but when this happens without any
reason and more often than you like, it can be a matter of concern,
especially because trembling of hands is also linked to Parkinson's
disease (a type of nerve disorder). But the tremors are not always due
to a severe underlying health condition. Some other common things might
also make your hands shaky. Here are 5 other potential reasons it might
happen:
If you're sleep deprived
Sleep deprivation can not only make you
irritated and angry, but can also increase your body's usual tremor.
Seven to eight hours of sleep is necessary for your brain to function
properly. When you don't get enough rest at night, your brain starts to
malfunction. It is forced to work in a stressful condition, which
interferes with the normal functioning of your body.
If you're consuming too much caffeine
Excess of caffeine intake can also affect
your nervous system and make you feel jittery. The same thing happens
when you consume too much tea or alcohol. Caffeine is also present in
some over-the-counter drugs.
It cam be due to side-effects of some medicine
Several medicines can make your hands
unsteady. These drugs interfere with your central nervous system and
muscles, which cause the tremor. Asthma, migraine, serotonin reuptake
inhibitors are some of the culprit drugs.
If you're a chain smoker
Most people believe that smoking can reduce
their stress levels, but it can also increase your anxiety. Cigarettes
contain nicotine that gets into your bloodstream and makes your heart
beat faster. This, in turn, makes you anxious and your hands start to
shake.
If your diet lacks vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 plays an important role in
keeping our central nervous system healthy and is essential to make DNA.
So, if you do not eat meat or eggs, then your B12 level might be less.
This can make your hands and legs shaky.