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Charcot Marie Tooth Disease : Symptoms

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Symptoms List

Symptoms could include:
  • Foot Deformities
  • Foot Drop
  • Gait Ataxia
  • Hand Numbness
  • Lower Extremity Muscle Weakness
  • Numbness Of Foot
  • Numbness Of Lower Limbs
  • Upper Extremity weakness

Symptoms Overview Articles

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
Symptoms usually begin between mid-childhood and early adulthood. They may include: Foot drop (inability to hold foot horizontal; Foot deformity (very high arch to feet; Loss of lower leg muscle, which leads to skinny calves; Numbness in the foot ...
Source:ADAM
Date:July 10, 2007
Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
CMT is caused by changes (mutations) in any one of a number of genes that carry the instructions to make the peripheral nerves. Genes contain the instructions for how the body grows and develops before and after a person is born. There are probabl...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
The onset of symptoms is highly variable, even among members of the same family. Symptoms usually progress very slowly over a person's lifetime. The main problems caused by CMT are weakness and loss of sensation mainly in the feet and hands. The f...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
The onset of symptoms is highly variable, even among members of the same family. Symptoms usually progress very slowly over a person's lifetime. The main problems caused by CMT are weakness and loss of sensation mainly in the feet and hands. The f...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part I
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
The onset of symptoms is highly variable, even among members of the same family. Symptoms usually progress very slowly over a person's lifetime. The main problems caused by CMT are weakness and loss of sensation mainly in the feet and hands. The f...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Genetic Disorders Part II
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disorder
Mutations in several genes cause the various types of CMT to occur. The most common form of the disorder, CMT1A, is caused by duplication in the peripheral myelin protein 22 (PMP22) gene. In these cases, the PMP22 gene is too active from the extra...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Neurological Disorders

Specific Symptom Articles

Claw hand
Claw hand is a condition characterized by curved or bent fingers, which makes it appear like the claw of an animal. See also claw foot .
Source:ADAM
Date:November 2, 2006
Pes planus
Pes planus is a condition where the arch or instep of the foot collapses and comes in contact with the ground. In some individuals, this arch never develops.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2008
Kid Care: Flat Feet
Although some children develop arches as their “baby fat” disappears, some children don’t. If not, it’s still considered normal, and usually not a cause for concern.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Hammer toe
Hammer toe is a deformity of the toe in which the end of the toe is bent downward.
Source:ADAM
Date:November 2, 2006
What Are Mallet, Hammer, and Claw Toes?
Mallet, hammer, and claw toes are among the most common foot problems. They are often caused by wearing shoes that are too short or heels that are too high.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Treating Mallet, Hammer, and Claw Toes
Treating Mallet, Hammer, and Claw ToesBuying shoes with more room in the toes, filing down corns and calluses, and padding the toe most often relieve the pain. If these steps don’t work, you may need surgery to straighten the toes.ShoesBuy low-hee...
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Foot Surgery: Flexible and Rigid Hammertoes
Foot Surgery: Flexible and Rigid HammertoesWith hammertoes, one or more toes curl or bend abnormally. This can be caused by an inherited muscle problem, an abnormal bone length, or poor foot mechanics.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
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