Why my head shakes sometimes?

Have you ever been in a meeting, trying to concentrate and impress your boss with your intelligent ideas only for your head to betray you and suddenly start shaking uncontrollably? Don’t worry; we’ve all been there. The good news is that this article will explain what causes your head to shake sometimes (and no, it’s not just because we’re nervous).

What Is Head Tremors?

Head tremors are involuntary movements of the head that occur either side-to-side or up-and-down. They can range from mild to severe and may be intermittent or continuous (kind of like my ex-boyfriend’s bad habits). There are several reasons why people experience these shakes, which we’ll discuss below.

Benign Essential Tremor

Benign essential tremor or BET is the most common cause of head tremors. It’s a movement disorder characterized by rhythmic shaking in various parts of the body, including the hands, voice box (larynx), and yes, even our heads! The exact cause isn’t known but it seems to run in families (yay for genetics!) and typically affects people over 40 years old more commonly.

Parkinson’s Disease

The “King” disease of involuntary movement disorders- Parkinson’s Disease affects millions worldwide- one thing especially if left untreated is fine motor control limits such as trembling hands/legs. However, People with Parkinson’s also often have head tremors caused by irregular activity in their brain cells called basal ganglia nerve cells which help control muscle coordination thus causes sudden jerky movements throughout limbs/joints-

Pro Tip: Always keep a drool rag handy when conversing with someone who has PD; our mouths tenderness works overtime too!

Dystonia

Dystonia also plays into those random “wobbles” that make us question quite literally every existence than moments prior – Dystonia causes involuntary muscle contractions that cause twisting and abnormal movements in various parts of the body, including our heads. An example is cervical dystonia or spasmodic torticollis where one side of the neck contracts involuntarily- which can lead to even worse symptoms such as imbalance and a sore neck! (I’ll take the Cat Café down my street over gyms any day)

Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis sings often attributed only to physical pain from inflammation of certain brain regions: however it affects much more than just your leg movement -affecting vision and balance; Head tremors are also associated with multiple sclerosis although less frequently seen on patients (so young people out there we might be okay for now!)

  • Sidebar Question Time: Does having head tremors mean I might have a neurological disorder?

Well yes and no- While they may seem like alarming symptoms onset by related diseases/conditions above (or many other reasons), experiencing involuntary engagement does not necessarily imply serious underlying disease such as Parkinson’s or Dystonia.

Before you panic about scheduling an appointment online with Dr. Google thinking your neuroscience efforts need advancement – let’s mention some potential reasons why your head shakes sometimes:

Essential Tremor Symptoms Can Occur Without Health Threats

Here are five common possible explanations:

1) Stressful Situations
2) Sleep Deprivation
3) Consuming Too Much Caffeine
4) Alcohol Withdrawal
5) Thyroid issues ,Hyperthyroidism-/Hypothyroidism(Optimize thyroid hormone levels plays key during curing this type)

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