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CIDP: Understanding Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

ByNoreen

What is Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)? Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare disorder affecting the peripheral nerves. These nerves transmit signals from your brain and spinal cord to the rest of your body, controlling muscle movement, sensation, and other functions. In CIDP, the myelin sheath—the protective layer around nerve fibers—becomes inflamed and…

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

ByNoreen

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 –…

CIDP: Understanding Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
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CIDP: Understanding Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy

ByNoreen

What is CIDP Disease? A Comprehensive Guide Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by progressive muscle weakness and loss of reflexes. Unlike many other neurological conditions, CIDP is not a single disease but rather an umbrella term encompassing a group of disorders with similar clinical presentations. Understanding the nuances of…

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

ByNoreen

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,…