What is charcot marie tooth disease?

See below: It is an inherited degenerative condition of the peripheral nervous system (neuropathy) in which the protective myelin sheath around nerves is damaged/destroyed. Motor nerves are primarily involved & usually those in the legs are affected first. See http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001741/ for more details.

Hereditaryneuropathy: The foot of a person with charcot–marie–tooth disease. The lack of muscle, a high arch, and claw toes are signs of this genetic disease.

Genetic disease: The disease is a group of progressive disorders that affect the peripheral nerves and result in problems with movement and sensation. Peripheral nerves connect the brain and spinal cord to muscles and to sensory cells that detect sensations such as touch, pain, heat, and sound. It becomes apparent in adolescence or early adulthood. It is the #1 inherited disorder involving peripheral nerves.

Genetic Disorder: Charcot-marie-tooth (cmt) disease is an inherited disorder of the peripheral nerves. Cmt and other inherited disorders are due to defects of genes for various proteins in the nerve fibers. Usually the first signs of CMT are that the child or teenager has problems with his feet. He may have ankle sprains, tripping, or appear clumsy. Special genetic tests are available to identify some types o cmt.

Here is a link: with all the info: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/charcot_marie_tooth/detail_charcot_marie_tooth.htm

This is a med condtn: A genetic disease that affects nervesand is passed down through families. It has many factors and presents many defects to numerous to list here. There is no cure but symptoms can be managed.

Genetic Disorder: Charcot-marie-tooth (cmt) disease is an inherited disorder of the peripheral nerves. Cmt and other inherited disorders are due to defects of genes for various proteins in the nerve fibers. Usually the first signs of CMT are that the child or teenager has problems with his feet. He may have ankle sprains, tripping, or appear clumsy. Special genetic tests are available to identify some types o cmt.