Absence seizures
Absence seizures are a type of epilepsy that cause you to stare and lose awareness for a few seconds. Also called 'petit mal' or ‘silent’ seizures.
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Neurological diseases and disorders
The brain and the spinal cord makes up the central nervous system and handle most of the body's functions, such as movement, speech and the 5 senses. When the brain, spinal cord or nerves have a disease, disorder, or injury (called neurological conditions), the damage can impact your daily life. Below, you can read about the different types of conditions.
Acoustic neuroma
An acoustic neuroma or vestibular schwannoma is a benign tumour that grows in your brain. It can affect your hearing, balance and other functions.
Agnosia
Agnosia is a condition caused by damage to parts of the brain. Symptoms include difficulty recognising objects, people, smells, flavours, tastes or sounds.
Amnesia
Amnesia is loss of memory that is usually temporary but can sometimes be permanent. Learn more about its causes and ways to live with amnesia.
Aphasia
Aphasia is a brain condition that involves difficulty with language and speech. Learn more about aphasia and how a speech pathologist can help.
Bell's palsy
Bell's palsy is a sudden weakness or paralysis of muscles on one side of your face. Find out about treatment and recovery from Bell’s palsy.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) causes fatigue that impacts your ability to function. Learn ways to manage ME/CFS.
Coma
In a coma, a person is alive but totally unresponsive to the world around them. Someone in a coma will need intensive care in hospital. Find out more here.
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease
Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare brain disorder that causes dementia. Find out more about CJD, mad cow disease and variant CJD here.
Delirium
Delirium is a sudden change in your thinking or behaviour. It is most common in older people. Find out more about prevention and treatment here.
Dysarthria
Dysarthria is when muscles used to breathe and speak are weakened or paralysed, slurring your speech. Learn about causes, symptoms and management.
Encephalitis
Encephalitis is a serious brain condition usually caused by a virus. If you or your child may be affected, seek medical attention immediately.
Encephalopathy
An encephalopathy refers to any disturbance of the brain's functioning. Learn about symptoms, treatments and signs of a medical emergency.
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a long-term condition where a person has repeated seizures. Learn more about the causes, how it is diagnosed and the types of seizures.
Essential tremor
Essential tremor affects your nerves and causes uncontrollable shaking. Understand the difference between essential tremor and Parkinson's Disease.
Guillain-Barre syndrome
Guillain-Barre syndrome is an autoimmune disease causing weakness, numbness or paralysis. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Huntington's disease
Huntington's disease affects your nervous system and worsens over time. Symptoms include difficulty with limb control and changes to how you think.
Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is caused by a build-up of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain. This fluid is essential, but too much can damage your brain.
Memory disorders
Many disorders can cause problems with your memory and thinking. Learn about symptoms, treatment and managing memory problems here.
Meningitis
Meningitis can be a life-threatening illness requiring urgent medical treatment. Learn more about meningitis, including the common symptoms.
Migraine
Migraine is a very painful headaches condition that might come with 'aura' or nausea. Learn about migraine causes, symptoms treatment and prevention.
Motor neurone disease (MND)
Motor neurone disease is a condition that causes weakness in the muscles, leading eventually to paralysis. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis.
Movement disorders
Learn more about movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease to help improve the outcome of your health or someone you are caring for.
Multiple sclerosis (MS)
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease affecting the central nervous system. Learn about the types of MS and how the symptoms can be managed.
Nervous system diseases
Find out more about specific nervous system diseases, including signs and symptoms of particular conditions, how they are diagnosed and where to go for support.
Neuropathy
Neuropathy is a nerve condition that can lead to pain, numbness, weakness or tingling in one or more parts of your body. Learn more about neuropathy.
Optic neuritis
Eye pain and sudden loss of vision? It could be optic neuritis, inflammation of your optic nerve — learn about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.
Parkinson's disease
Parkinson’s disease occurs when there isn’t enough dopamine produced in the brain, which impacts movement, mood and other symptoms.
Peripheral nerve disorders
Peripheral nerves are the nerves that aren’t in the brain or spinal cord. Some disorders cause nerve damage that affects how your nerves function.
Peripheral neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage causing pain, numbness or tingling in your arms and legs. Explore causes, symptoms and treatments.
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)
Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) is a rare but serious disease that can occur with water-based activities. It causes brain inflammation.
Seizures
Seizures are due to abnormal electrical signals firing in the brain. Learn about the many types, causes, triggers and treatments of seizures.
Stroke
A stroke is when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted. Learn the 'FAST' test for stroke symptoms, which can save a person's life.
Stroke rehabilitation
Stroke rehabilitation helps the brain to relearn skills that have been affected. Learn about the most common problems and types of rehabilitation.
Subdural haematoma
A subdural haematoma is an emergency condition that can result from a head injury. Here's why it's so important to seek urgent medical attention.
Tourette syndrome
People with this syndrome make involuntary repetitive sounds and movements. Most don't need treatment, and relaxation exercises may reduce symptoms.
Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
A transient ischemic attack (TIA) has similar symptoms to a stroke but usually lasts less than an hour. Urgent medical attention is critical.
Trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is a type of nerve pain. It may feel like a sudden pain in your jaw or cheek. Read more about trigeminal neuralgia.
Wernicke encephalopathy
Wernicke encephalopathy is a type of brain injury that needs quick treatment to avoid permanent brain damage. Find out about its causes and symptoms.