Daily Archives: 2025-06-25

Chilblains are small, itchy patches that can appear on your skin after you've been in the cold. They usually clear up on their own. You may need to see a…

Chickenpox is a common infection that spreads easily and mostly affects children. It usually gets better on its own after 1 to 2 weeks without needing to see a GP,…

A Chiari malformation, previously called an Arnold-Chiari malformation, is where the lower part of the brain pushes down into the spinal canal. There are 4 main types, but type 1,…

A chest infection is an infection of the lungs or large airways. Some chest infections are mild and clear up on their own, but others can be severe and life…

Charles Bonnet syndrome is a condition where you see things that are not real (hallucinations). It can happen if you've lost a lot of your sight. It's not caused by a mental health problem…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment There's no cure for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), but therapies are available to help reduce your symptoms and enable you to live as independently as possible. As CMT gets…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment If you have early symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT), your GP will ask about your symptoms and may carry out a physical examination. They…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is caused by mutations (faults) in genes that cause the peripheral nerves to become damaged. The peripheral nerves are a network of…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment The symptoms of Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) can differ from person to person, even among relatives with the condition. Symptoms can vary depending on the…

Contents Overview Symptoms Causes Diagnosis Treatment Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is a group of inherited conditions that damage the peripheral nerves. It's also known as hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy (HMSN)…