Dejerine-Sottas syndrome will affect people in different ways, however the presentation of the symptoms characteristically includes:
- Muscle weakness and atrophy
- Slower achievement of physical milestones in infancy
- Some children may never walk and may be wheelchair dependent
- Ataxia (lack of coordination of movement and balance)
- Hand and foot deformities
- Scoliosis
- Contractures
- Pain
- Altered sensation
- Muscle cramps
- Hearing loss
- Pupillary abnormalities
Manchester Neuro Physio understand that Dejerine-Sottas syndrome can affect many areas of a person’s life and we can help alleviate symptoms to maximise quality of life and independence.
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