It is Dominant
It is Dominant
Jean- Martin- Charcot, Pierre Marie, and Howard Henry Tooth all discovered this disease
Yes it is
Yes it is
They require therapy dogs since Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease has no cure and needs physical and occupational therapy.
Symptoms of Charcot Marie Tooth disease are lack of muscle, high arches in your feet and claw toes. Other diseases should be ruled out before this is locked in as a diagnosis.
X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMTX) is caused by a defect in connexin 32. This protein forms connections between adjacent cells, allowing ions to flow between them.
X-linked Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMTX) is caused by a defect in connexin 32. This protein forms connections between adjacent cells, allowing ions to flow between them.
Yes, Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome can affect speech due to weakness in the muscles of the mouth and throat, making it difficult to articulate words clearly. This can result in speech difficulties such as slurring, mumbling, or a quiet voice. Speech therapy may help improve communication skills for individuals with Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome.
The most common type of CMT is called CMT1A.
Mostly women; sometimes they show mild signs of having CMT.
no difference, just the name. Same syndrome / disease