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What is charcot-marie-tooth disease and how do i get tested for it?

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Dr. Felicia Mata answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry

It is a neurological: hereditary disorder affecting the motor and sensory nerves usually affecting the foot and leg muscles. Please see a neurologist.

Answered 4/10/2015

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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 evaluation, tests, imaging and management.

Answered 4/11/2015

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Charcot Marie Tooth: Charcot Marie Tooth disease is a Genetic disease that effects the peripheral nerves. There are genetic tests that can be done for this condition.

Answered 12/2/2014

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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 diagnosis and management.

Answered 12/1/2014

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