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Nervous System Diseases
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 specific nervous system diseases follow the links to the HealthInsite topic pages below.
Updated September 2011
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Links to information about a range of brain diseases.
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Links to resources relating to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and fibromyalgia.
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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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Links to information about Friedreich´s Ataxia.
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Links to information on fibromyalgia.
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Links to information about headaches.
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Links to information on the most common conditions that lead to vision impairment or vision loss.
Meningitis and Meningococcal Infections
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Links to information on the various types of meningitis and meningococcal infections, their causes and symptoms.
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Links to information about movements disorders, such as ataxia and dystonia.
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Links to information on multiple sclerosis.
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Links to information about nervous system cancers, including brain cancer.
Nervous System Diseases Quizzes
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Links to quizzes and questionnaires about nervous system diseases and symptoms.
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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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Links to information on paralysis, including as a result of stroke or injury.
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Links to information on polio, including immunisation against polio, and post polio syndrome.
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Links to information about Restless Legs (or Leg) Syndrome.
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Links to information about spina bifida, which is a neural tube defect.
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Systematic Reviews of Treatments for Nervous System Diseases
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Links to systematic reviews of the evidence for treatments for nervous system diseases.
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| Title: | Neuralgia explained |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Neuralgia is pain in a nerve pathway. The pain may be triggered by nerve injury or particular disorders including shingles, infection, injury or syphilis. In many cases, the cause isn't known. Neuralgia can be managed with medication, physical therapies or surgery. |
| Date: | Jan 2012 |
| Title: | Botulinum toxin injections for neurological disorders |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Botulinum toxin is a neurotoxin produced by the bacterium responsible for botulism. It can be very useful for certain medical conditions, not just the cosmetic ones for which it is better known. |
| Date: | Dec 2011 |
| Title: | Pins and needles |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | 'Pins and needles' (paraesthesia or limbs 'falling asleep') is a sensation of uncomfortable tingling, usually felt in the hands or feet. A common cause is awkward postures that compress the nerves. Tingling sensations can also be symptomatic of nerve damage or nervous system disorders. |
| Date: | Oct 2011 |
| Title: | Florey Neuroscience Institutes |
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| Publisher: | Florey Neuroscience Institutes |
| Description: | Florey Neuroscience Institutes (FNI) is the largest brain research group in the Southern Hemisphere.With more than 500 research and support staff on two campuses, FNI scientists are searching for cures to the complex, debilitating and sometimes life threatening brain disorders that affect three million Australians. |
| Date: | Nov 2011 |
| Title: | Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Tuberous sclerosis complex 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. The growths can cause seizures, delayed development and autism, however, approximately half of people with TSC are of normal intelligence. There is no cure. |
| Date: | Jul 2011 |
| Title: | Angelman syndrome |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Angelman syndrome is a genetic condition that is present at birth (congenital). Common characteristics include intellectual disability, delayed speech, jerky walking style and happy demeanour. Physical features include deep-set eyes, a flattened back of the head and a wide ever-smiling mouth. |
| Date: | Jun 2011 |
| Title: | Headache and nerve problems |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Some nerve problems can cause or contribute to headache. Common irritants to the nerves include viral and bacterial infections including meningitis, post-viral neuralgias and shingles. Brain tumours are a relatively rare cause of headache. Treatments vary according to the cause. |
| Date: | May 2011 |
| Title: | Arachnoiditis |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Arachnoiditis refers to the inflammation of the meninges and subarachnoid space, two structures that surround the brain and spinal cord. The inflammation in arachnoiditis can sometimes lead to tethering and/or compression of the spinal cord through the formation of scar tissue and adhesions. |
| Date: | Feb 2011 |
| Title: | Shingles (Herpes zoster; HZ) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Herpes zoster (HZ) is an inflammatory condition characterised by a blistering, itching, painful and burning rash. HZ is caused by the activation of the Varicella-zoster virus which only occurs in people who have had chicken pox. |
| Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Title: | Pain after shingles (Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a condition where enduring pain continues after a case of shingles (herpes zoster) has cleared up. |
| Date: | Jan 2011 |
| Title: | Neuropathic pain |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of Neuropathic pain by professional health specialists. |
| Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Title: | Meralgia paraesthetica |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | Information on the symptoms, treatment and diagnosis of meralgia paraesthetica by professional health specialists. |
| Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Title: | Nerve conduction studies and electromyography (NCS/EMG) |
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| Publisher: | Virtual Medical Centre.com |
| Description: | A nerve conduction study (NCS) involves activating nerves electrically with small safe pulses over several points on the skin, usually on the limbs, and measuring the responses obtained. Electromyography (also known as needle EMG) involves the measuring of electrical activity within muscles by way of a needle electrode. |
| Date: | Dec 2010 |
| Title: | Nervous system |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | 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. Problems of the nervous system include epilepsy, meningitis, multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease. |
| Date: | Oct 2010 |
| Title: | Vision impairment - neurological |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | Vision impairment or vision loss resulting from an acquired brain injury (also known as 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. |
| Date: | Jun 2010 |
| Title: | Neuropathic pain - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Find out all about neuropathic pain, which is usually described as a shooting, stabbing or burning pain. |
| Date: | May 2010 |
| Title: | Cri du chat syndrome |
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| Publisher: | Better Health Channel |
| Description: | 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. |
| Date: | Apr 2010 |
| Title: | Orofacial granulomatosis |
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| Publisher: | Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA) |
| Description: | Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG: also known as Melkersson-Rosenthal syndrome, Cheilitis Granulomatosis, and Schuermann's Glossitis Granulomatosa) is an uncommon inflammatory condition effecting the face and lips. People of all ages can be affected, but it is most common in the early adult years. |
| Date: | Jan 2010 |
| Title: | Octreotide scan |
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| Publisher: | The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists (RANZCR) |
| Description: | Detailed information for consumers and carers about having an octreotide scan - including what it is, how to prepare, how it is done, risks and benefits and after effects |
| Date: | Jul 2009 |
| Title: | Trigeminal neuralgia - myDr.com.au |
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| Publisher: | myDr |
| Description: | Find out all about trigeminal neuralgia, a disorder that causes episodes of intense facial pain. |
| Date: | Oct 2008 |
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