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Migraine
Migraine is a severe, recurring headache which may cause visual symptoms (aura). They affect 12% of people, most commonly women, who often have triggers.
23 Dec 2003
Congenital hypothyroidism (cretinism)
Congenital hypothyroidism or cretinism is a condition of impaired thyroid hormone production restricting growth and causing mental retardation.
23 Dec 2003
Causalgia (complex regional pain syndrome type 2)
Causalgia or complex regional pain syndrome type 2 is a burning pain, usually in the hand or foot, which typically affects 40-60 year olds following…
27 Nov 2003
Bell’s palsy (idiopathic facial paralysis)
Bell's palsy is a facial paralysis or paralysis of the facial nerve of unknown cause. It is thought to be caused by viral infection or…
26 Nov 2003
Peripheral neuropathies
Peripheral neuropathies are a group of disorders affecting the peripheral nervous system, or nerves outside the brain and central nervous system.
01 Nov 2003
Kidney disease: Chronic renal failure
Chronic renal failure refers to irreversible renal insufficiency or kidney dysfunction. It requires haemodialysis and may be fatal.
09 Oct 2003
Neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma are brain, neck or leg cancers and are the most common solid cancer tumours in children. It also affects adults.
05 Oct 2003
Epilepsy
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder that causes seizures. It is caused by an abnormal electrical discharge from nerve cells in the brain.
11 Sep 2003
Tetanus (lockjaw)
Tetanus is a vaccine-preventable disease caused by the bacteria Clostridium tetani, found in soil. It affects the nervous system causing lockjaw.
22 Jul 2003
