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Symptoms
Symptoms typically begin in childhood and slowly get worse, often resulting in death by early adulthood. These include:...
Causes
Hallervorden-Spatz is a disease that slowly gets worse (is degenerative. It usually begins in childhood. The condition ...
Tests
A neurological examination would show evidence of muscle rigidity, weakness, and abnormal postures, movements, and trem...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to control the symptoms. Although there is no specific treatment for Hallervorden-Spatz diseas...
Complications
Complications may result from the medication used to treat symptoms. Immobility from the disease can also lead to skin ...
Prevention
Genetic counseling is appropriate in families affected by this illness, as there is no known way to prevent it.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if your child has symptoms of Hallervorden-Spatz disease.
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