Neuropathy- hereditary motor and sensory- Russe type
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. Type 4G has an autosomal recessive form of inheritance and is a severe form of the disease. It involves a defect on Chromosome 10.
Symptoms
* High foot arches * Hammer toes * Foot weakness * Hand weakness * Balance problems * Foot drop * Wasted hand muscles * Wasted foot muscles * Hand pain * Foot pain * Wasted calf muscles * Sensory loss * Reduced nerve conduction speed * Hand deformity
Diagnosis
signs and symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Type 4G 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, Type 4G symptoms.
Resources
Neuropathy, hereditary motor and sensory, Russe type: Another name for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, Type 4G