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Charcot Marie Tooth Disease Learning Center

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a group of disorders that affect the peripheral nerves, the nerves running from outside the brain and spine.Progressive neuropathic(peroneal) muscular atrophy; Hereditary peroneal nerve dy...

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Symptoms
Symptoms usually begin between mid-childhood and early adulthood. They may include:Foot drop (inability to hold foot...
Causes
Charcot-Marie-Tooth is one of the most common inherited nerve-related disorders. Defects in at least 14 genes cause ...
Tests
A physical exam may show thickened nerve bundles under the skin of the legs. The stretch reflexes in the legs are ab...
Treatments
There is no known cure. Orthopedic surgery or equipment (such as braces or orthopedic shoes) may make it easier to w...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Complications
Progressive inability to walk Progressive weakness Injury to areas of the body that have decreased sensation.
Prevention
Genetic counseling and testing is advised if there is a strong family history of the disorder.
Doctor Specialties
Call for an appointment with your health care provider if there is persistent weakness or decreased sensation in the ...

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