MS can affect the muscles of the body in a multitude of ways, differing greatly from one patient to the next. A trembling or a spasm in the hands can be an early symptom of multiple sclerosis. If your child has never had a problem with buttoning up shirts or zipping zippers and suddenly begins to struggle with these normal, daily functions, then a visit to a physician might be in order, especially if this awkwardness seems to continue beyond a week or two. The hands and the fingers may begin to actually shake or tremble, causing great instability, which could lead to accidents or injuries, if left unchecked.

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