My hands are shaking. Is it hand tremor or Parkinson's disease…What's the difference?
Nov 24, 2025
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Many of the common hand tremors can be signs of early Parkinson's disease, and subtle changes, such as slow shaking of only one hand or getting smaller and smaller in writing, suggest brain-nervous abnormalities, unlike simple hand tremors.
Some patients mistake it as a natural symptom of aging and neglect it, but in the case of Parkinson's disease, if the initial detection is delayed, the timing of diagnosis and treatment may be missed, which can speed up the progress.
The hand tremor mainly occurs only when the hand is used, and there is no significant change in other physical functions, and mainly shows the characteristic that both hands tremble together. Shaking stands out in the movement of holding things or applying force to hands.
On the other hand, Parkinson's disease begins to tremble only in one hand in the beginning, but spreads to both sides as the disease progresses. In particular, tremors appear when you stay still rather than when you move, and various body changes such as slow walking or rigid facial expressions are accompanied.
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In the aging era, Parkinson's disease and dementia are more likely to occur together in the elderly, so the symptoms of hand tremors in the elderly need more careful observation and examination. It is important not to conclude that your hands are shaking just because they are shaking, but to check the shaking patterns and accompanying symptoms carefully through an expert examination. Early Parkinson's disease can help ease symptoms through medication and lifestyle improvements, so early detection is the key to successful treatment.
Kim Tae-kyung, a neurologist at Nanuri Hospital's Brain Neurology Center, stressed that it is important to carefully observe even minor movement changes rather than simply judging that only one hand is shaking.
After all, hand tremors are not just symptoms, but may be an important sign of nervous system health. If symptoms appear, it is essential to get an accurate examination from a neurologist. Early detection of accurate differential diagnosis, appropriate treatment, and improved lifestyle play an important role in maintaining quality of life and maintaining a healthy old age in an aging society.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
