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Shaking, Shaking chills (rigors) and Shaking hands or tremor

WebMD Symptom Checker helps you find the most common medical conditions indicated by the symptoms shaking, shaking chills (rigors) and shaking hands or tremor including Parkinson disease, Benign essential tremor, and Cold exposure.

There are 8 conditions associated with shaking, shaking chills (rigors) and shaking hands or tremor. The links below will provide you with more detailed information on these medical conditions from the WebMD Symptom Checker and help provide a better understanding of causes and treatment of these related conditions.

  • Parkinson disease

    Parkinson's disease is a disorder of the nervous system causing tremors stiffness and slow movement.

  • Benign essential tremor

    Benign essential tremor can cause shaking of the hands and forearms and a quivering voice.

  • Cold exposure

    Cold exposure symptoms include color changes on the skin, numbness, stinging, redness, blisters, and more.

  • Acute stress reaction

    Acute stress reaction symptoms include shortness of breath, anxiety, nervousness, sense of doom and more.

  • Medication reaction or side-effect

    Medication side effects include nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, weakness, dizziness, seizures, and more.

  • Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)

    Low blood sugar, or low glucose levels, causes shakiness, anxiety, clammy skin, irritability, hunger, and more.

  • Cocaine abuse

    Cocaine abuse occurs when a person continues using it despite the social and health problems caused by it.

  • Methamphetamine use

    Methamphetamine use causes increased blood pressure, rapid heart rate, enlarged pupils, sweating, and more.