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Sensory impairments

Links to articles about sensory impairments.

Anosmia (loss of smell)

Anosmia is the medical term for loss of smell. It is often age-related. Find out more about the causes, diagnosis and complications of anosmia.

Nervous system

Your nervous system controls many of your body’s functions, including walking, speaking and other activities. Learn more about how it works.

Transverse myelitis

Transverse myelitis is an uncommon inflammatory disease of the spinal cord. It can cause neurological (nerve), bladder and bowel problems.

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.

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.

Neuromuscular system and diseases

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

Charles Bonnet syndrome

People with Charles Bonnet syndrome experience visions (phantom images) but are mentally healthy. Learn more about living with the condition here.

Peripheral nerve disorders

Peripheral nerves are the nerves that aren’t in the brain or spinal cord. Some disorders cause nerve damage that affects how your nerves function.

Amblyopia (lazy eye)

The early diagnosis and treatment of amblyopia (lazy eye) with glasses, contact lenses or eye patches can prevent long-term vision problems.

Agnosia

This is a rare condition caused by damage to parts of the brain. Symptoms include difficulty recognising objects, people, sounds or smells.

Guide dogs

Guide dogs, also called seeing eye dogs, are animals trained to help people who are blind or visually impaired to travel safely.

Peripheral nerve block (upper limb)

A peripheral upper limb nerve block can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief both during and after the operation.

Peripheral nerve block (lower limb)

A peripheral lower limb nerve block can be used for most people, usually giving a safe and effective form of pain relief both during and after the operation.

How to make a phone call when you're deaf or can't speak

One in 6 Australians has some hearing loss, while others have a speech impairment. The National Relay Service allows all people to communicate by phone.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that causes a complex range of behavioural symptoms. ASD may be mild, moderate or severe.

Otosclerosis

Otosclerosis is an inherited condition that affects the middle ear and is a common cause of deafness. Find out about the 2 ways to treat otosclerosis.

Carpal tunnel syndrome

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

Hearing test

Hearing tests can detect and measure the severity of hearing loss. Find out who needs a hearing test, what types of hearing tests can be done and how to get a hearing test.

Tinnitus

If you have ringing or other strange noises in your ears, you may have tinnitus. Read more about the symptoms, causes and treatments for tinnitus.

Colour blindness

If you are colour blind, you may find find it hard to tell red from green, or blue from yellow. Find out more about colour vision testing.

Asperger's syndrome

Asperger’s syndrome was the name given to a lifelong developmental disability that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.

Apraxia of speech

Apraxia of speech is a disorder that makes it difficult to move your mouth to produce sounds and words. Find out how a speech therapist can help.

Cochlear implants are electronic devices that stimulate the hearing nerve to provide sounds directly to the brain. They are are designed to recognise signals as sound, which in turn help understand speech.

Deafness

Deafness is the complete loss of your hearing. Find out about living with deafness, the Deaf community, sign language and more.

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease affects your nervous system. It’s a progressive disease, but some therapies can help with your CMT symptoms.

Irritability and feeling on edge

Occasional irritability is normal. If you feel irritable or on edge all the time, it may be a symptom of a physical or mental health disorder.

Stroke

A stroke is when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted. Learn the 'FAST' test for stroke symptoms, which can save a person's life.

Pressure sores and ulcers

Pressure ulcers (or bed sores) develop when skin is damaged due to constant pressure or friction –changing position regularly can help prevent pressure ulcers.

Blindness

Blindness and low vision can seriously affect every part of your life, but support and some treatments are available. Find out about getting help.

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Search results for: "sensory%2520impairments"

Life stage

Sensory impairments

Anosmia (loss of smell)

Nervous system

Transverse myelitis

Central nervous system (CNS)

Peripheral neuropathy

Neuromuscular system and diseases

Charles Bonnet syndrome

Peripheral nerve disorders

Amblyopia (lazy eye)

Agnosia

Guide dogs

Peripheral nerve block (upper limb)

Peripheral nerve block (lower limb)

How to make a phone call when you're deaf or can't speak

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Otosclerosis

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Hearing test

Tinnitus

Colour blindness

Asperger's syndrome

Apraxia of speech

Cochlear implant

Deafness

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Irritability and feeling on edge

Stroke

Pressure sores and ulcers

Blindness

Life stage

Sensory impairments

Anosmia (loss of smell)

Nervous system

Transverse myelitis

Central nervous system (CNS)

Peripheral neuropathy

Neuromuscular system and diseases

Charles Bonnet syndrome

Peripheral nerve disorders

Amblyopia (lazy eye)

Agnosia

Guide dogs

Peripheral nerve block (upper limb)

Peripheral nerve block (lower limb)

How to make a phone call when you're deaf or can't speak

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Otosclerosis

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Hearing test

Tinnitus

Colour blindness

Asperger's syndrome

Apraxia of speech

Cochlear implant

Deafness

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease

Irritability and feeling on edge

Stroke

Pressure sores and ulcers

Blindness

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