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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.

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.

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

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

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.

Huntington's disease

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

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.

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.

Neuroendocrine cancers

Neuroendocrine cancers are a rare group of cancers that most commonly form in the digestive system and the lungs. Learn more here.

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 is a type of nerve damage. It can cause pain, numbness or tingling in your arms and legs. Learn about some of the possible causes and treatments 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.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful disorder caused by compression of a nerve in the wrist. Learn more here.

Encephalopathy

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

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.

Memory disorders

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

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.

Dopamine

Dopamine is a chemical released in the brain that makes you feel good. Find out here why the right amount of dopamine is important both for your body and your brain.

Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)

Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), also called amoebic meningitis, is a rare, but serious disease that leads to inflammation of the brain.

Smart ways to keep your brain healthy and sharp

Mental decline starts before age 40. Here are smart ways to keep your brain healthy and help protect your brain against degenerative brain disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.

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Search results for: "nervous system diseases"

Life stage

Nervous system

Neuromuscular system

Central nervous system (CNS)

Nervous system diseases

What does a neurosurgeon do?

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Huntington's disease

Cerebral palsy

What does a neurologist do?

Caffeine

Neuroendocrine cancers

Peripheral nerve disorders

Neuropathy

Ulnar nerve release

Peripheral neuropathy

Pneumococcal disease

Spinal cord injuries

Speech problems

Movement disorders

Mad cow disease

Anatomy

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Encephalopathy

Creating a calming environment for people with dementia

Memory disorders

Brain diseases

Dopamine

Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)

Smart ways to keep your brain healthy and sharp

Life stage

Nervous system

Neuromuscular system

Central nervous system (CNS)

Nervous system diseases

What does a neurosurgeon do?

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Huntington's disease

Cerebral palsy

What does a neurologist do?

Caffeine

Neuroendocrine cancers

Peripheral nerve disorders

Neuropathy

Ulnar nerve release

Peripheral neuropathy

Pneumococcal disease

Spinal cord injuries

Speech problems

Movement disorders

Mad cow disease

Anatomy

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Encephalopathy

Creating a calming environment for people with dementia

Memory disorders

Brain diseases

Dopamine

Primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)

Smart ways to keep your brain healthy and sharp

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