Tremors Due to Alcoholism

Tremors, even though not life threatening is a condition which acts as a depressant for the person suffering from it. The person who is suffering from this cannot hold a glass steadily, as his hands keeps shaking due to these tremors. This largely impacts his confidence level making his mind weak and unsteady.

As his or her movements are not coordinated, the movements become shaky and involuntary, as in epilepsy, myoclonus, tic, twitch, dyskinesia, chorea, etc. No matter how much the person tries, he or she is unable to stop the tremors which are noticeable more in the hands.

Tremors may occur persistently or at intervals, i.e. it can be regular or irregular and is not consistent in its occurrence. Tremors may also afflict any part of the body like the neck, head, trunk, legs, tongue, hands, etc. It is more pronounced though in the hands as it is not supported like the other parts of the body. Hand is also used for finer movements.

When the tremor occurs, the person usually experiences rigidity or tightness of muscles or flaccidity. When a person suffering from this condition faces a situation which is very tense or unfamiliar to him or her the tremors increase. For example attending an examination or interview, lying to someone, signing documents of importance, etc are situations where the person become tense and the tremors in his body increases drastically.

On experiencing these tremors, the person goes through a feeling of embarrassment due to the fear factor on anticipation of failure of execution of the task. Consequently, they start avoiding such situations and become partially and functionally disabled to that particular action.

Toxic tremors are tremors which are induced by consumption of alcohol in excess. These tremors can even occur due to drug or alcohol withdrawal.