genetic
Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease
Charcot–Marie–Tooth disease, also known as and (HMSN), is an inherited disorder that affects the nerves responsible for transmitting signals between the brain, spinal cord, and the rest of the body.
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Symptoms — what it feels like
- ·common: high-arched feet, hammertoe, foot drop, high-stepping gait, weakness, stiffness, and muscle wasting of lower legs, arm, and hands, and reduced reflexes. sometimes: flat-arched feet, spinal deformities.
Causes — why it happens
- ·family history ()
How it's found
- · testing, nerve study or electromyogram (EMG)
Treatment
- ·management to maintain function
Outlook
- ·progressive
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