Hallervorden-Spatz disease (HSD) is a rare genetic disorder. It is characterized by progressive neurological dysfunction and loss of memory (dementia). It is a movement disorder that runs in families. It is first described by Hallervorden and Spatz in 1922.

HSD is chiefly genetic, linked to chromosome 20. It is due to the defect in the gene that makes a protein called pantothenate kinase 2 (PANK 2). Recently, this disease is termed pantothenate kinase-associated neurodegeneration.

Prognosis is usually poor. Death usually occurs 10 years after the onset of the disease.

Homeopathy can be administered as supportive therapy along with physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Homeopathy can help in improving the general well-being and vitality of the patient. Needless to say, homeopathic treatment is without any side effects whatsoever. At Homeopathic Consultant, we have registered and treated only one case so far (July 2011); and two more cases in June 2017.

A father of an 11 years old boy, patient reference No. 16528, suffering from the rare disease of Hallervorden Spatz reported at Homeopathic Consultant on 24th July. Son was suffering from the age of 8 months. He was in a coma when his father approached Dr S.M Abdur Rauf Arham at Homeopathic Consultant. His father gave all the details.

Symptoms started appearing when the patient was about one year of age.