Patient's question:
My friend's relative is 42 years old this year. After a thorough examination, it has been several years since they were diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. They have been to many hospitals for examination and treatment. Hello, is this condition really incurable?Doctor's answer:
It is generally referred to as hereditary sensory and motor neuropathy. This disease exhibits significant intergenerational genetic heterogeneity. It is divided into two types: Type I demyelinating and Type II axonal. However, currently, the disease is primarily treated with various symptomatic and supportive therapies for patients. For example, deformed feet can be managed with orthopedic shoes, and guiding patients with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease to perform rehabilitation exercises can also stabilize their quality of life.