Neurological conditions
Information on the main conditions seen in clinic: symptoms, warning signs, useful tests and treatment options.
Headache and migraine
Headache is one of the most common reasons for a neurological visit. In the vast majority of cases it is a primary headache, such as migraine or tension-type headache, which can be accurately recognised and effectively treated.
Read more →Vertigo and balance disorders
The term vertigo covers different sensations: the room spinning, unsteadiness, imbalance or feeling light-headed. Understanding exactly what kind of disturbance it is, is the first step towards finding the cause.
Read more →Memory disorders and cognitive decline
Occasionally forgetting a name or where you left your keys is normal at any age. But when memory problems become frequent, worsen over time or interfere with daily life, a neurological assessment is useful.
Read more →Multiple sclerosis and inflammatory diseases of the nervous system
Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory disease of the central nervous system that mainly affects young adults. Today, timely diagnosis and the available treatments can significantly change the course of the disease.
Read more →Stroke and cerebrovascular disease
Stroke is a medical emergency: it occurs when an area of the brain stops receiving blood, because an artery is blocked (ischaemic stroke) or a vessel ruptures (haemorrhagic stroke). Recognising the symptoms and acting immediately can change the outcome.
Read more →Epilepsy and epileptic seizures
An epileptic seizure is a sudden event caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Having a seizure does not necessarily mean having epilepsy: a specialist assessment is needed to characterise the episode.
Read more →Neuropathic pain and chronic pain
Neuropathic pain arises from damage to or disease of the nerves or the central nervous system. It is often described as burning, electric shocks, pins and needles or pain at the slightest touch.
Read more →Paresthesia, tingling and neuropathies
Paresthesias are abnormal sensations such as tingling, numbness, pins and needles or a part of the body falling asleep. They are a very common symptom, often with benign causes that nonetheless need to be identified.
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