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16 Treatments for Hallervorden-Spatz Disease

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1	Medical Procedures

2	Surgical Procedures

4	Prescribed Medications

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Tests for Hallervorden-Spatz Disease

1. Neurological Examination A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
2. MRI of Brain Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head is a painless, noninvasive test that produces detailed images of your brain and brain stem. The test is carried out wit... More
3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ... More
4. Molecular Diagnostic Testing
5. Brain Isotope Studies
6. Iodine 123 Meta-Iodobenzylguanidine Study
7. Serum Ceruloplasmin Test Ceruloplasmin, a glycoprotein produced in the liver, carries or transports more than 95 percent of the copper in blood plasma. Copper plays an important role in the... More
8. Serum Copper Test
9. MRI A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se... More
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Medical Procedures for Hallervorden-Spatz Disease

1. Speech Therapy Hearing and speech impairment are conditions that can affect both children and adults. Hearing impairment may also be called deafness or hard of hearing . Problems ... More
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Surgical Procedures for Hallervorden-Spatz Disease

1. Thalamotomy
2. Pallidotomy Pallidotomy is the destruction of a small region of the brain, the globus pallidus internus, in order to treat some of the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. More
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Prescribed Medications for Hallervorden-Spatz Disease

1. levodopa(Larodopa , Dopar)
2. bromocriptine(Parlodel ) BROMOCRIPTINE (broe moe KRIP teen) comes from a group of medicines called ergot alkaloids. This medicine is useful in treating menstrual and fertility problems and ... More
3. trihexyphenidyl(Artane , Trihexane) TRIHEXYPHENIDYL (trye hex ee FEN i dil) is for Parkinsonism or for movement problems caused by certain drugs. More
4. botulinum toxin type A(Botox , Botox Cosmetic) ONABOTULINUMTOXINA is a neuro-muscular blocker. It is used to treat moderate to severe frown lines on the face. More
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