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What exactly is charcot marie tooth disease?

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Charcot Marie Tooth: Charcot Marie Tooth disease is a generic nerve disease that effects the peripheral nerves that control especially the foot and lower limbs.

Answered 12/1/2014

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

CMT: CMT disease is a genetically and clinically heterogeneous group of inherited disorders of the peripheral nervous system characterised by progressive loss of muscle tissue and touch sensation across various parts of the body. Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charcot%E2%80%93Marie%E2%80%93Tooth_disease

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See a neurologist: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease are muscle weakness and decreased muscle size, considered a hereditary, neurological disorder. See a neurologist for management.

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