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Why do my hands shake?
Why do my hands shake?
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Written by David Henzell
Updated over 2 weeks ago

Shaking hands after drinking can be unsettling, and there are several important reasons why this happens:

Short-term Effects:

  • Dehydration from alcohol's diuretic effects

  • Blood sugar fluctuations

  • Temporary nervous system disruption

  • Heightened anxiety or stress response

More Concerning Causes:

  • Early withdrawal symptoms

  • Nervous system adaptation to alcohol

  • Changes in brain chemistry

  • Potential liver stress

Understanding the Pattern:

  • Mild morning shakes that improve with hydration may be temporary

  • Shakes that worsen until you drink again could indicate dependence

  • Persistent shaking might suggest more significant health impacts

  • Increasing frequency or severity of shakes deserves attention

The presence of shaking hands, especially if becoming more frequent or severe, is your body sending important signals. While occasional tremors after heavy drinking might be temporary, regular shaking could indicate a need to examine your relationship with alcohol.

What's most important is recognising these signals and understanding what they mean for your health and wellbeing. Many people find that addressing drinking patterns early helps prevent more serious issues from developing.

Don't forget, if you would like to learn more about how Phenomenal might work for you, don't hesitate to get in touch.

If you suspect your shaking is related to your drinking, please do the right thing and seek urgent medical advice before considering starting Phenomenal.

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