10 Graves' Disease Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Mera
Symptom #5: Tremors
A tremor is an involuntary movement that can be rhythmic, occurring due to contraction and relaxation of muscles and involving oscillations and twitching of parts of the body. It most commonly affects the hands, arms, face, head, eyes, trunk, legs, and even vocal folds (voice).
Most tremors affect the hands and are often a symptom of an underlying disorder. In Graves' disease, the overactive thyroid can cause neurological manifestations that include tremors of the hands. Other conditions that can cause tremors include stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, neurodegenerative diseases, and more. It can also be a side effect of drugs, caffeine, alcohol, or medication.
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