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Nervous system

Your nervous system controls much of what your body does including walking, speaking and other activities. Learn more about how it works.

Neuromuscular system

The neuromuscular system includes all the muscles in the body and the nerves serving them. Learn more about how it works and related diseases.

Central nervous system (CNS)

Your central nervous system (CNS) is made up of your brain and your spinal cord. Learn more about its role and the different parts of the brain.

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.

Huntington’s disease

Huntington's affects the nervous system and worsens over time. Symptoms include difficulty controlling limbs, and cognitive and emotional changes.

What does a neurosurgeon do?

Neurosurgeons, also known as brain surgeons, specialise in the surgical treatment and management of conditions that affect the brain, spine and nervous system.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

This group of genetic conditions affects the nervous system, usually the hand and foot muscles first. It worsens, but some therapies are effective.

Cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy damages the nervous system and muscle control, affecting movement and coordination. While the cause is often unknown, there are risk factors.

What does a neurologist do?

A neurologist is a specialist physician who treats conditions like epilepsy that affect the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord and nerves.

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. Learn about the types of MS and how the symptoms can be managed.

Foods high in vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is essential to your blood, brain and nervous system, and if you don’t have enough B12 you may feel tired and sick. Find out what foods are high in vitamin B12 here.

Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, most teas, chocolate, energy drinks and elsewhere. It acts on the brain and nervous system and it’s addictive. If you want to reduce your caffeine intake, learn more here.

Carcinoid syndrome

Carcinoid syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by a rare type of cancer known as carcinoid. Learn more here about how it’s diagnosed and treated.

Peripheral nerve disorders

The peripheral nerves include the nerves outside your brain and spinal cord. When damaged, peripheral nerves can't communicate properly. Learn more about causes of peripheral nerve disorders on this page.

Neuropathy

Neuropathy is a nerve condition that can lead to pain, numbness or tingling in one or more parts of the body. Learn more about neuropathy.

Ulnar nerve release

Ulnar nerve compression causes numbness in your ring and little fingers. An ulnar nerve release may improve your symptoms and should prevent permanent nerve damage.

Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy can cause pain, numbness or tingling in the arms and legs because of damage to the nerves. Learn about some of the possible causes here.

Pneumococcal disease

Links to articles about pneumococcal disease.

Spinal cord injuries

A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of function, feeling and mobility.

Speech problems

Links to articles about speech problems.

Movement disorders

Information about movement disorders from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on neurological conditions and dystonia.

Mad cow disease

Mad cow disease is a severe neurological disease in cattle that causes damage to the brain and spinal cord. Read more about mad cow disease from trusted sources.

Anatomy

The human body has many different systems and organs that all serve different function. Learn more about the brain, heart, digestive system and other parts of the body.

Brain tumours

A brain tumour is a lump of abnormal benign or malignant cells that grows in the brain. It can seriously affect the body’s functions and thinking.

Brain diseases

A healthy brain is quick and efficient. Problems like inflammation, loss of brain cells, tumours, trauma and age-related diseases can change that. Learn more.

Memory disorders

Information about memory disorders from leading Australian health organisations, including links to content on memory loss and amnesia.

Dementia video series

Being diagnosed or living with dementia can be difficult – watch these videos to learn about the condition, support options and ways you can manage dementia.

Pets and dementia

Pets can provide many positive benefits for people with dementia. They can be soothing and provide company and activity for them.

Creating a calming environment for people with dementia

A soothing, calming atmosphere is helpful for everybody. For a person with dementia, it can help minimise their confusion and help them to concentrate and rest.

Encephalopathy

An encephalopathy refers to any disturbance of the brain's functioning that leads to problems like confusion and memory loss. Read more here.

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Search results for: "nervous system diseases"

Life stage

Nervous system

Neuromuscular system

Central nervous system (CNS)

Nervous system diseases

Huntington’s disease

What does a neurosurgeon do?

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Cerebral palsy

What does a neurologist do?

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Foods high in vitamin B12

Caffeine

Carcinoid syndrome

Peripheral nerve disorders

Neuropathy

Ulnar nerve release

Peripheral neuropathy

Pneumococcal disease

Spinal cord injuries

Speech problems

Movement disorders

Mad cow disease

Anatomy

Brain tumours

Brain diseases

Memory disorders

Dementia video series

Pets and dementia

Creating a calming environment for people with dementia

Encephalopathy

Life stage

Nervous system

Neuromuscular system

Central nervous system (CNS)

Nervous system diseases

Huntington’s disease

What does a neurosurgeon do?

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Cerebral palsy

What does a neurologist do?

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Foods high in vitamin B12

Caffeine

Carcinoid syndrome

Peripheral nerve disorders

Neuropathy

Ulnar nerve release

Peripheral neuropathy

Pneumococcal disease

Spinal cord injuries

Speech problems

Movement disorders

Mad cow disease

Anatomy

Brain tumours

Brain diseases

Memory disorders

Dementia video series

Pets and dementia

Creating a calming environment for people with dementia

Encephalopathy

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