Nervous system diseases

Alzheimer's disease is a type of dementia that affects your memory and behaviour. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Bell’s palsy causes sudden weakness on one side of your face. Learn the symptoms, causes, treatment and when to seek urgent medical care.

Cerebral palsy damages your nervous system, affecting your movement and coordination. Read more about the causes, treatment and risk factors.

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.

Motor neurone disease is a condition that causes weakness in the muscles, leading eventually to paralysis. Learn about the symptoms and diagnosis.

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.

Neurofibromatosis is a manageable genetic condition characterised by benign tumours. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.

Parkinson’s disease occurs when there isn’t enough dopamine produced in the brain, which impacts movement, mood and other symptoms.

Sciatica is pain in your back and legs. Learn about sciatica; its symptoms, causes, treatments, prevention and when to seek medical attention.

Shingles is a painful rash caused by the chickenpox virus. Here's how to recognise the symptoms, prevent shingles and get the best treatment for you.