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

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

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.