The Charcot disease
JEAN ARTIGUES
54 Years old
Affects since 6 years
Contract the desease during this 48 years
Realize his dream of crosing the Atlantic at sailing
16 hours a day lying down
Diagnosis device
EMG : Electromyogram
IRM : Magnetic Resonance Imaging
WHAT IS IT ?
Neurological disease
Affects motor neurons
Rapid disease progression
Causes the death of neurons
SYMPTOMS
Muscle contraction
Cramps
Muscle stiffness
Muscular weakness
Speech disorders
Problems on the nose
Difficulty chewing or swallowing