Can stress or anxiety cause tremors?

Yes, stress and anxiety can cause tremors in some people. This type of tremor is known as a psychogenic tremor, and it is a result of the body's natural response to stress or anxiety.

Psychogenic tremors typically occur in times of emotional distress or heightened anxiety and can affect any part of the body, but are most commonly seen in the hands. Unlike other types of tremors, psychogenic tremors tend to disappear when the person is distracted or relaxed.

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