Is it better to wash my hand with Dettol than regular soap?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Recent studies have shown that anti bacterial soap not only unnecessarily irritates and dries up the skin, but also alters the normal hormonal balance.
Antibacterial soaps (sometimes called antimicrob... Read More
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My hands shake often..is there any medicine for this shaky?
2 Answers
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- A tremor is a type of shaking movement. A tremor is most often noticed in your hands and arms. It may affect any body part, even your head or voicebox,everyone has some tremor when they move their han... Read More
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I hit my hand last Saturday and it's been hurting me eversince. The pain has propagated through my palm and my fingers but I'm able to move my fingers and palm (though painful). Any recommendations?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- An X-RAY of your hand has to be done first, if it is negative (If there's no fracture, sprain,..etc) and it hasn't improve over time an EMG (Electromyogram) will have be done.
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I have a constant neck pain which affects my right hand so I can't use it without getting migraine.Should I address a neurologist for this issue? & what might be the reason?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- you have to get an MRI of your cervical spine and your shoulder so that you could get an answer to your question and then you will get a treatment to be followed.
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My grandfather suffers from a severe case of Parkinson's. His hands shake a lot whenever he's pouring something to eat. Is there a way to treat this?
2 Answers
Dr. Jihad Irani,
Family Medicine
- Parkinson causes hand shaking mainly when they are resting, not when they are "in use". There is good treatment out-there. Take him to a neurologist.
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Is it true that right handed people live longer than left handed people? Please explain further
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Dr. Bassem Tanios,
Nephrology
- No this is not true, there is no reason for left-handed people to live any shorter than right-handed people.
this idea was a result of some studies done long time ago, however sometimes results of stu... Read More
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Almost all the times when i get hungry my hands start trembling a bit. what is the reason ?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Hypoglycemia could be the reason why your hands tremble everytime you feel that you are hungry. Is it also accompanied by cold sweat?
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My left palm has been numb for a week. Numbness is on and off. Why?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- Osteoarthritis is a probable reason as to what you are experiencing.
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