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Charcot marie tooth
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is an inherited disorder that results in damage to the covering of nerves controlling the arms, hands, legs, and feet. Nerves in the legs are usually affected first and most drastically. The symptoms are often weakness of the corresponding body part and changes in muscle tone.
Is a type of:Hereditary neuropathy
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
Body locations
Leg, Arm
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