Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease natural history, complications and prognosis

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Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Complications

  • Progressive inability to walk
  • Progressive weakness
  • Injury to areas of the body that have decreased sensation

Prognosis

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease slowly gets worse. Some parts of the body may become numb, and pain can range from mild to severe. Eventually the disease may cause disability.

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