Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT)? Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN), is a group of inherited disorders affecting the peripheral nerves. These nerves are responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and spinal cord to the muscles and sensory organs in the limbs. In CMT, the myelin sheath –…

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management
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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease: A Comprehensive Guide to Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Management

Understanding Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT) Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN), is a group of inherited disorders that affect the peripheral nerves. These nerves transmit signals between the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, controlling movement, sensation, and reflexes. CMT causes progressive damage to these nerves,…