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The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates the body's basic functions and activities. It is made up of:
- central nervous system - consisting of the brain and spinal cord
- peripheral nervous system - consisting of all other neural elements
Follow the links below to find information on nervous system diseases.
For information on some specific diseases follow the links to the HealthInsite topic pages below.
Updated January 2008
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Brain Diseases
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Links to information about a range of brain diseases.
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Links to information about Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Links to resources relating to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and fibromyalgia.
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Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease
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Links to information on Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease (CJD), variant CJD (vCJD), the human form of "Mad Cow Disease", BSE or bovine spongiform encephalitis and Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSEs).
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Fibromyalgia
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Links to information on fibromyalgia.
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Headache
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Links to information about headaches.
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Low Vision Conditions
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Links to information on the most common conditions that lead to vision impairment or vision loss.
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Meningitis and Meningococcal Infections
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Links to resources on the various types of meningitis and meningococcal infections, their causes and symptoms.
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Movement Disorders
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Links to information about movements disorders, such as ataxia and dystonia.
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Links to information on multiple sclerosis.
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Nervous System Cancers
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Links to information about nervous system cancers, including brain cancer.
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Neuromuscular Diseases
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Links to information about neuromuscular diseases, including sciatica, peripheral nerve diseases, muscular dystrophy and motor neurone disease.
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Paralysis
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Links to information on paralysis, including as a result of stroke or injury.
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Poliomyelitis
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Links to information on polio, including immunisation against polio.
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Restless Legs Syndrome
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Links to information about Restless Legs (or Leg) Syndrome.
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Spina Bifida
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Links to information about spina bifida, which is a neural tube defect.
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Spinal Cord Diseases
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Virtual Neuro Centre
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Virtual Medical Centre.com
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Here you can learn everything you need to know about the neurological system and its associated disorders, including their symptoms, diagnosis, development, and treatment; and you can stay up-to-date with the hottest new topics in the field.
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Jul 2008
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Angelman syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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Angelman syndrome is a congenital (present at birth) genetic condition. Common characteristics include intellectual disability, delayed speech, jerky walking style and happy demeanour.
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Jan 2008
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Restless legs syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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Restless legs syndrome is characterised by the compelling urge to move the legs, particularly when trying to sleep. The strange sensation in the calves has been described as a crawling ache. The cause is unknown, but it is thought to involve a nervous system malfunction.
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Jan 2008
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Howard Florey Institute: Australia's brain research centre
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Howard Florey Institute
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At the Howard Florey Institute, scientists work together to make discoveries about the brain. Institute scientists undertake clinical and applied research that can be developed into treatments to combat brain disorders, and into new medical practices.
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Jan 2008
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Nervous system
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Better Health Channel
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The nervous system helps all the parts of the body to communicate with each other. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The other nerves of the body are called the peripheral nervous system.
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Jul 2007
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Neuralgia explained
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Better Health Channel
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Neuralgia is pain in a nerve pathway. The pain may be triggered by nerve injury or particular disorders. In many cases, the cause isn't known. Neuralgia can be managed with medication, physical therapies or surgery.
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Jun 2007
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Friedreich's ataxia
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myDr
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Friedreich`s Ataxia is a slowly progressive disorder of the nervous system and muscles. The disorder, named for the physician who first identified it in the early 1860s, results in inability to coordinate voluntary muscle movements (ataxia).
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Jun 2007
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Pins and needles
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Better Health Channel
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'Pins and needles' is a sensation of uncomfortable tingling, usually felt in the extremities. A common cause is awkward postures that compress the nerves. Tingling sensations can also be symptomatic of nerve damage or nervous system disorders.
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May 2007
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Cri du chat syndrome
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Better Health Channel
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Cri du chat syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by missing pieces on a particular chromosome. The characteristics of a newborn with cri du chat syndrome include a high-pitched cry and a small head. There is no cure.
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Feb 2007
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Lamotrigine for acute and chronic pain
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Nerves which have been damaged by injury or a disease process, or both, can continue to produce pain. Some anticonvulsant drugs can help in this type of neuropathic pain, but limited evidence shows that lamotrigine is not effective in this type of pain....
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Feb 2007
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Vision impairment - neurological
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Better Health Channel
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Vision impairment, or vision loss resulting from an acquired brain injury (also called ABI VI) is caused by damage to the areas of the brain that are responsible for sight. The many causes include stroke, brain tumour, head injury and infections such as meningitis.
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Nov 2006
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Headache and nerve problems
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Better Health Channel
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Some nerve problems can cause or contribute to headache. Common irritants to the nerves include viral and bacterial infections. Treatments vary according to the cause.
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Nov 2006
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Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)
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Better Health Channel
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Tuberous sclerosis is a genetic disorder that affects various parts of the body to varying degrees of severity. Its common characteristic is the formation of tuber-like growths in the brain. There is no cure.
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Oct 2006
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Treatment for IgG and IgA paraproteinaemic neuropathy
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Paraproteinaemic neuropathy refers to those neuropathies associated with a paraprotein (an abnormal antibody or immunoglobulin present in relative excess in the blood). If the paraprotein is present without underlying evidence of disease, this is known ...
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Oct 2006
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Friedreich's ataxia
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Better Health Channel
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Friedreich's ataxia is a relatively rare inherited disease of the nervous system characterised by the gradual loss of balance, coordination and muscular control. There is no cure but the symptoms can be managed with medication and physical therapy.
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Sep 2006
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Tuberous Sclerosis
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HealthInsite Topic Page
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Links to information about tuberous sclerosis, a genetic disorder that commonly causes tuber-like growths in the brain.
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Jun 2006
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Neuropathic pain (Comments for consumers)
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Australian Prescriber
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The nerves of the body send signals to the brain. If a nerve is damaged or diseased it may send false signals. These false signals make the person feel like they have sunburn or electric shocks. These feelings are painful and this type of pain is called neuropathic pain.
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Jun 2006
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Dental notes: drug treatment of neuropathic pain
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Australian Prescriber
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The most common cause of intraoral pain in patients presenting to dentists is odontogenic and rarely presents a diagnostic challenge. However, pain in the oral cavity that is not dental or periodontal in origin may be difficult to diagnose and treat.
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Jun 2006
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Drug treatment of neuropathic pain
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Australian Prescriber
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The distress evident in many patients with neuropathic pain demands a trial of drug treatment. Evidence for satisfactory outcomes is limited so patients must be fully informed of the likely benefits and adverse effects of any trial.
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Jun 2006
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Non-antiepileptic drugs for trigeminal neuralgia
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, the nerve which provides the sensory innervation of the skin on the face. It causes a sudden, severe stabbing facial pain near the nose, lips, cheek, eyes or ear. The incidence of tr...
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Apr 2006
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