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We found about 370 results for Disorders of the Brain and Nervous System
  1. Brain and Nervous System Includes info on dizziness, lightheadedness, and vertigo. Also has links to multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease as well as information on diabetic neuropathy and seizures.
  2. Nervous System Problems Briefly discusses what happens when diseases or injuries affect thenervoussystem. Covers emergency symptoms like loss of consciousness, seizures, and confusion or behavior changes. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  3. Adult Central NervousSystem Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  4. Childhood Central NervousSystem Germ Cell Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  5. Childhood Medulloblastoma and Other Central NervousSystem Embryonal Tumors Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  6. Childhood Central NervousSystem Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  7. Nervous System Problems Caused by Medicines
  8. Peripheral Neuropathy
  9. Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Learn about fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, including the effects, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
  10. Neurosyphilis
  11. Traumatic Brain Injury
  12. Brain Aneurysm Briefly discusses brain aneurysm (also called cerebral aneurysm). Covers possible causes, including hardening ofthe arteries, hypertension, and smoking. Lists symptoms. Discusses treatment with surgery. Links to info on strokes.
  13. Neurological Examination for Multiple Sclerosis
  14. Chemo Brain
  15. Sensory Processing Disorder
  16. Vertigo: Staying Safe When You Have Balance Problems Discusses safety issues for those with vertigo. Offers tips for home and personal safety.
  17. Bipolar Disorder Looks at illness that causes extreme mood swings, ranging from mania (feeling overly energetic) to depression. Also called manic-depressive disorder. Covers treatment with counseling and medicines like mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and antidepressants.
  18. Childhood Brain Stem Glioma Treatment (PDQ®): Treatment - Patient Information [NCI]
  19. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery
  20. Social Anxiety Disorder
  21. Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
  22. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Discusses autism, an autism spectrum disorder (once known as a pervasive developmental disorder). Looks at signs of autism, including problems talking or repetitive behaviors. Covers behavioral and physical exams used to diagnose autism. Covers treatment options.
  23. Bipolar Disorder in Children and Teens Discusses symptoms of bipolar disorder in children and teens. Covers frequent and extreme mood swings ranging from being overly energetic to depression. Covers treatment with counseling and medicines.
  24. Nicotine andtheBrain Learn why nicotine makes it hard to quit smoking and how it can be overcome.
  25. Myths About Tourette's Disorder
  26. Depression: Balancing Brain Chemicals Learn how depression medicines balance chemicals in your brain to help you feel better.
  27. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Discusses attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which in the past was called attention deficit disorder (ADD). Covers symptoms including inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Discusses treatment with medicines like Ritalin, and behavior therapy.
  28. Dizziness: Lightheadedness and Vertigo Briefly discusses symptoms of dizziness, lightheadedness, and vertigo. Covers possible causes, including illnesses, infections, health conditions, and medicines. Offers interactive tool to help decide when to seek care. Also offers home treatment tips.
  29. Tourette's Disorder: Tic Triggers
  30. Alcohol Use Disorder
  31. Bipolar Disorder: Hypomanic Episodes
  32. Bipolar Disorder in Children: Other Health Problems That May Occur
  33. Bipolar Disorder in Children: School Issues
  34. Bipolar Disorder: Preventing Manic Episodes This article discusses steps you can take to help prevent a manic episode. Covers learning about the early warning signs of a manic episode.
  35. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Should I Take Medicine for OCD? Guides through decision to take medicine to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Explains symptoms of OCD. Describes most common types of medicines used and other treatments. Covers benefits and risks. Includes an interactive tool to help you decide.
  36. Panic Disorder: Should I Take Medicine? Describes panic disorder and its risks. Discusses types of medicines used to treat panic disorder, as well as reactions to medicines. Covers what to expect if you need them and don't take them. Includes interactive tool to help you make your decision.
  37. Concussion
  38. Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Discusses transient ischemic attack (TIA), sometimes called a mini-stroke. Covers causes, including blood clot as a result of atherosclerosis. Looks at treatment with medicines, surgery, and lifestyle changes. Discusses prevention steps.
  39. Congenital Hydrocephalus
  40. Encephalitis This article discusses encephalits and covers the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated.
  41. Hemorrhagic Stroke
  42. Focal Epilepsy
  43. What Is a TIA? Learn about transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and what the risks are when you have one.
  44. Epilepsy Covers different types of epilepsy and its causes. Addresses complications of seizures and lists risk factors. Guides through decision regarding when to call doctor. Covers exams/tests, treatments, medicines, and surgeries. Provides home treatment tips.
  45. Botulism
  46. West Nile Virus
  47. Difficulty Swallowing (Dysphagia)
  48. Types of Migraine Headaches
  49. Essential Tremor
  50. Migraine Headaches Discusses possible causes and symptoms of migraine headaches. Covers common warning signs like auras, nausea, and light sensitivity. Discusses tests used to diagnose migraines. Offers home treatment advice and discusses treatment with medicine.
  51. Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  52. Mad Cow Disease and Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease
  53. Autonomic Dysfunction Explains autonomic dysfunction, including what it is, how it's diagnosed, and how it's treated.
  54. Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy
  55. Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
  56. Diabetic Neuropathy Discusses diabetic neuropathy, nerve disease caused by diabetes. Covers the three types: peripheral, autonomic, and focal. Discusses symptoms of each type. Covers diagnostic tests. Includes info on treatment with medicines, physical therapy, and TENS.
  57. Insomnia Discusses problems falling asleep or staying asleep. Covers causes such as stress, depression, lack of exercise. Discusses other sleep disorders such as sleep apnea. Covers treatment and includes alternative medicines like melatonin.
  58. Serotonin Syndrome
  59. Spinal Cord Injury: Finding a Rehab Center
  60. Carotid Artery Disease
  61. Tension Headaches Covers causes and symptoms of tension headaches. Looks at managing headaches with over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Includes stress reduction and getting sleep and exercise. Includes getting treatment for depression or anxiety.
  62. Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  63. Altitude Sickness
  64. Stuttering
  65. Temporal Lobe Epilepsy
  66. Depression Discusses causes and symptoms like sadness and feelings of helplessness. Covers related illnesses like bipolar disorder and SAD. Looks at treatment with medicines, counseling, and lifestyle choices. Discusses suicidal thoughts and when to call a doctor.
  67. What Is a Stroke? Learn what a stroke is and what problems it can cause.
  68. Optic Neuritis
  69. Hyponatremia Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of hyponatremia.
  70. Stroke Discusses ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and TIA (transient ischemic attack). Describes stroke symptoms and importance of acting fast if symptoms develop. Covers stroke treatment and prevention.
  71. Post-Polio Syndrome
  72. Rabies
  73. Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
  74. Pseudobulbar Affect (PBA)
  75. Acute Flaccid Myelitis
  76. Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome
  77. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Covers the four courses of MS: relapsing-remitting, secondary progressive, primary progressive, and progressive relapse. Discusses early and advanced symptoms. Also covers complications. Discusses diagnosis and treatment. Includes info on pregnancy and MS.
  78. Labyrinthitis
  79. Morton's Neuroma
  80. Infantile Spasms (West Syndrome)
  81. Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Discusses benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). Distinguishes between dizziness and a feeling of spinning (vertigo). Covers how it is diagnosed. Discusses treatment with head exercises (Epley and Semont maneuvers) and medicines.
  82. Parkinson's Disease: Other Symptoms
  83. Parkinson's Disease
  84. Diabetic Atypical Neuropathies
  85. Fainting
  86. Stroke: Fast facts Learn the definition of a stroke.
  87. Vestibular Neuritis
  88. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  89. Bell's Palsy
  90. How ADHD Affects Your Child
  91. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss
  92. Pudendal Neuralgia
  93. Nonfatal Drowning
  94. Hyperkalemia Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of hyperkalemia.
  95. Migraine Headaches in Children Discusses causes, symptoms, medicines, home treatment, triggers, and prevention tips for children's migraine headaches.
  96. Temporary Confusion or Decreased Alertness
  97. Restless Legs Syndrome
  98. Mental Health Assessment Looks at assessments done to discover problems like depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimer's disease, learning disabilities, or obsessive-compulsive disorder. Covers what is done, including an interview, physical exam, lab tests, and written or verbal tests.
  99. Kernicterus
  100. Hypokalemia Learn about the causes, symptoms, and treatment of hypokalemia.

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