Muscle Weakness

CIDP: Understanding Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy – Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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What is Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP)? Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare disorder characterized by progressive weakness and sensory loss in the limbs. It’s classified as a type of acquired immune-mediated polyneuropathy, meaning the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks the myelin sheath, the protective covering around nerves. This damage disrupts the transmission … Read more

Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT): Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

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Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease (CMT): Understanding Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN), is a group of inherited disorders that affect the peripheral nerves. These nerves are responsible for transmitting signals between the brain and spinal cord and the rest of the body, controlling muscle movement and … Read more

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