“Does a neurological disease always mean mental illness?”
I have been advised by my doctor to see a neurologist for my hand shivering. Does it have a connection with some kind of mental illness? I am extremely worried and would appreciate some help.
7 Answers
No, it does not.
Not always, but sometime. Mental illness is due to certain chemical deficiencies. Neurological illness such as Parkinson's disease has a 50% chance of depression. You should seek a consultation with a neurologist.
Richard Grant Hunter
Neurologist
Sometimes. It depends on whether the damage effects the emotional parts of the brain, or not. If a patient is overly anxious, they may get a psychiatric reaction to a damaged area that does not effect the emotional parts of the brain. It sounds like you have a unilateral tremor which is probably organic. You do need to see a neurologist. Good Luck!
Definitely not. Most of the time tremors are not associated with mental illness although anxiety and stress may exacerbate the shaking (tremors).
Vernita D Hairston
Vernita D Hairston
Hi there,
No, neurological diseases and mental diseases are not always correlated! Sometimes there may be mental aspects due to a neurological disorder/disease, but most neurological diseases are much more physical. Do not worry!
No, neurological diseases and mental diseases are not always correlated! Sometimes there may be mental aspects due to a neurological disorder/disease, but most neurological diseases are much more physical. Do not worry!
Generally, mental illness implies a psychiatric issue. No, not always associated. A lot of neurologic diseases also involve the nerves and not the brain, not necessarily associated with a mental illness.
Hand tremor can be familial tremor or signs of Parkinson's disease. It is not a sign of "mental" illness. You need further evaluation.
