By Angela Epstein
PUBLISHED: 18:03 EST, 11 February 2013 | UPDATED: 22:02 EST, 11 February 2013
Many of us may have experienced moments when bits of our bodies shake or twitch particularly if were feeling tired, angry or had too much coffee or alcohol.
But in some cases, there may be an underlying medical reason.
Here, the experts discuss common causes of shakes and twitches, and what to do about them.
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Hold a piece of paper on an outstretched palm the gentle shaking of the paper is a sign of common, but harmless, physiological tremor, says Dr Raj Kapoor, a consultant neurologist at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery in London.
We all have it, though it can be exaggerated by stress or sleep deprivation, as this causes extra adrenaline.
Shaky hands usually runs in families.
It may also be triggered by the use of asthma inhalers, though doctors are unclear why its possible the drugs act as stimulants, says Dr Nick Silver, a consultant neurologist at The Walton Centre in Liverpool.
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From sleeping awkwardly to overdoing it in the gym: The surprising triggers that give you the shakes