Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease natural history, complications and prognosis
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
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.
References
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