A Case of Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Causing Colitis and Electrolyte Imbalances

TL;DR

An 81-year-old woman with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease experienced colitis and electrolyte issues, highlighting the need for tailored treatment.

Contribution

Presents a rare case linking CMT to gastrointestinal and electrolyte complications in an elderly patient.

Findings

The patient showed symptoms of colitis and electrolyte imbalances alongside CMT.

Symptomatic treatment was effective in managing the patient's condition.

CMT can manifest with non-neurological complications in older adults.

Abstract

Peripheral nerve injury is a result of the rare and crippling Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. Although it can happen at any age, progressive muscle weakening is most obvious in adolescence or the early stages of adulthood. We present a case of an 81-year-old female with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), complaints of abdominal pain and constipation, as well as dysuria with abnormal electrolyte levels. This case serves as an effective symptomatic treatment plan for a patient with this rare neuromuscular disorder.

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