Although symptoms of CMT can vary from individual to individual, there are common symptoms of CMT that are prevalent. Early signs of CMT are commonly noted in children or infants that are clumsier and have difficulties trying to walk because they have trouble lifting up their feet (Charcot-Marie-Tooth (cmt), 2015). This early symptom can be accompanied with weak leg muscles and fatigue. Young children who have difficulties picking up their legs to begin walking may have early signs of foot drop. Foot drop is when individuals have difficulties lifting their feet at the ankle (Charcot-Marie-Tooth (cmt), 2015). Although these early signs may be just delayed walking skills, it is important to have it checked out by a physician. Other signs that
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In addition, spine curvature is prevalent over time (Charcot-Marie-Tooth (cmt), 2015). Eventually, as individuals become older the symptoms will progress and individuals can be affected by all the symptoms. Fortunately, individuals with CMT do not have a shorten lifespan.
Individuals with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease most commonly have abnormal feet. It is rare that an individual with CMT would not need any sort of orthotic (Wahl, 2006). However, for orthotics to work it is important for them to fit. Weakness in the lower leg muscles on the front part of the leg produces the foot to “slap” the ground. It is also common to have a loss of sensation. Those who have a loss of sensation have to be careful about the temperatures they are in. Temperatures can be scalding hot and an individual with CMT would not be able to feel it. This would burn the individual causes more problems. It is not uncommon for individuals to burn parts of their bodies frequently in areas where loss of sensation is located (Laehn, personal communication, April, 2015). Seeing individuals with burns on their body: arms, hands, legs, ankle, or feet is common because they constantly have to check the temperature before touching it. Fortunately, cognitive functioning is usually unaffected in individuals with CMT (What is CMT,
In addition, spine curvature is prevalent over time (Charcot-Marie-Tooth (cmt), 2015). Eventually, as individuals become older the symptoms will progress and individuals can be affected by all the symptoms. Fortunately, individuals with CMT do not have a shorten lifespan.
Individuals with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease most commonly have abnormal feet. It is rare that an individual with CMT would not need any sort of orthotic (Wahl, 2006). However, for orthotics to work it is important for them to fit. Weakness in the lower leg muscles on the front part of the leg produces the foot to “slap” the ground. It is also common to have a loss of sensation. Those who have a loss of sensation have to be careful about the temperatures they are in. Temperatures can be scalding hot and an individual with CMT would not be able to feel it. This would burn the individual causes more problems. It is not uncommon for individuals to burn parts of their bodies frequently in areas where loss of sensation is located (Laehn, personal communication, April, 2015). Seeing individuals with burns on their body: arms, hands, legs, ankle, or feet is common because they constantly have to check the temperature before touching it. Fortunately, cognitive functioning is usually unaffected in individuals with CMT (What is CMT,