Thankfully few: This is a group of genetic diseases of greatly varying severity that damage the longest axons in the body, resulting in weakness especially in the lower legs and feet. Only a minority of patients have significant discomfort. The disease spares all the other organ systems.
Answered 7/5/2012
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Weakness n Sensation: Complications of charcot-marie-tooth disease vary in severity from person to person, with foot abnormalities and difficulty walking generally being the most serious problems. Muscle weakness may also increase, and injury to areas of the body with decreased sensation may occur.
Answered 9/28/2016
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See govt publication: You can find all the information you need at http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0001741/.
Answered 11/27/2012
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