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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Trembling or twitching, |
Adverse reaction or side |
Consult doctor about |
especially of tongue and face |
effect of drug. |
prescription drug. |
muscles. |
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Discontinue use of non- |
Use of prescription or non- |
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prescription drug. |
prescription drug, especially |
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phenothiazine. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Trembling in one part of body, |
Disorder of central nervous |
See Parkinson's Disease. |
especially when affected part is |
system. |
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at rest. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Trembling. |
Withdrawal symptom. |
See Alcoholism. |
Alcohol withdrawal. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Trembling. |
Adverse effect of caffeine. |
Decrease use of caffeine. |
Excessive consumption of |
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coffee or tea. |
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OR |
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Use of non-prescription drug |
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containing caffeine. |
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Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Trembling, plus 2 or more of |
Overactive thyroid gland. |
See Hyperthyroidism. |
following: |
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Weight loss. |
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Fatigue. |
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Excessive sweating. |
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Painful twitching on side of |
Nerve disorder. |
See Trigeminal Neuralgia. |
face. |
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Pain is triggered by stroking or |
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touching the face. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Twitching in one small part of |
Fatigue or tension. |
Nothing. |
body, such as eyelid. |
Usually no underlying |
Consult doctor if you feel |
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disorder. |
ill or if muscles seem |
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weak. |
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Symptoms: |
Possible Problems: |
What To Do: |
Trembling in any part of body |
Inherited tendency to |
Consult doctor to confirm |
without other symptoms or |
tremble, especially from |
diagnosis. |
factors. |
anxiety or stress. |
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Symptoms: |
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Unexpected body jerks when |
Involuntary muscle spasms. |
Nothing. |
falling asleep. |
No underlying disorder. |
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