Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with ptosis and parkinsonism
Overview
CMT is an inherited neurological disease characterized by the gradual degeneration of nerves which starts in the hands and feet and results in progressive numbness, muscle weakness and loss of function. This particular type of CMT also involves a drooping upper eyelid and parkinsonism.
Symptoms
* Parkinsonism * Mild dementia * Drooping upper eyelid * High foot arch * Hyperreflexia * Orthostatic hypotension * Central hypoventilation * Peripheral neuropathy
Diagnosis
This medical information about signs and symptoms for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with ptosis and parkinsonism has been gathered from various sources, may not be fully accurate, and may not be the full list of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with ptosis and parkinsonism signs or Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with ptosis and parkinsonism symptoms. Furthermore, signs and symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with ptosis and parkinsonism may vary on an individual basis for each patient. Only your doctor can provide adequate diagnosis of any signs or symptoms and whether they are indeed Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease with ptosis and parkinsonism symptoms.