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Many people associate shaky hands with Parkinsonâs disease, but the most common cause of shaking hands is actually essential tremor. Essential tremor is the most common neurologic disorder affecting adults, but itâs not well understood.
Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve condition of the extremities causing numbness, tingling, and pain. Carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms include burning or tingling in the hand and fingers, numbness, pain and more. Benign essential tremor can cause shaking of the hands and forearms and a quivering voice. Low blood sugar, or low glucose levels, causes shakiness, anxiety, clammy skin, irritability, hunger, and more.