Publications by authors named "Helen Azevedo"
Article Synopsis
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 1A (CMT1A) is a common hereditary neuropathy, and this study aimed to explore the prevalence and nature of pain in affected patients.
- In a sample of 19 patients evaluated over a year, 84.2% reported experiencing pain, primarily characterized as moderate intensity with nociceptive traits, yet many also exhibited signs of neuropathic pain.
- The findings suggest that managing pain could enhance the quality of life for individuals with CMT1A, as there is a significant correlation between lower pain levels and better overall health outcomes as measured by the SF-36 scale.*
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFCharcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, the most common inherited peripheral neuropathy, has pain as one of its clinical features, yet it remains underdiagnosed and undertreated. This literature review assessed data related to pain from CMT to determine its prevalence, type and importance as a symptom, which, unlike other symptoms, is likely to be treated. The research encompassed 2007 to 2017 and included five articles that addressed pain from CMT.
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