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Epilepsy and seizures
There's a common myth that we only use around 10% of our brain, when in fact it's an organ that's working on overdrive every second of the day. That is of course, until something goes wrong. A problem in your brain is often a serious one, so we've gathered some expert minds and picked their brains to provide you with useful advice.
Epilepsy and seizures
A seizure is a single, temporary event of abnormal electrical activity in the brain, whereas epilepsy is a neurological disorder diagnosed by two or more unprovoked seizures. While all epilepsy involves seizures, not everyone who has a seizure has epilepsy.
Huvudskada
A blow to the head should never be ignored. Understand the signs of concussion and more serious injuries, and what to do if it happens.
Huvudvärk
Huvudvärk är mycket vanligt och varierar från milda spänningshuvudvärk till svåra klusterhuvudvärk. De flesta är ofarliga och beror på stress, uttorkning, dålig hållning eller sömnbrist.
Svaghet och domningar i lemmar
Numbness and tingling in the limbs is a common symptom usually caused by nerve or circulation issues. While "pins and needles" from sitting awkwardly is harmless, persistent or spreading sensations require medical evaluation.
Minnesförlust och demens
Memory loss can range from minor, temporary forgetfulness to early signs of dementia. While it can be a natural part of aging or caused by stress, fatigue, or sleep deprivation, it may also indicate an underlying medical condition.
Migrän
A migraine is a complex disorder characterized by recurring, intense headaches. It typically causes moderate to severe throbbing pain along with nausea, vomiting, and heightened sensitivity to light, sound, and smells.
Rörelsestörningar
Movement disorders are a group of neurological conditions that disrupt the nervous system’s ability to control body movements, leading to involuntary twitches, spasms, or sluggish, limited motion.
Nervsjukdomar
Peripheral nerve disorders (neuropathy) occur when nerves outside the brain and spinal cord are damaged. Symptoms vary by the affected nerve and include numbness, tingling, weakness, and pain.
- Facialispares
- Karpaltunnelsyndrom
- Komplext regionalt smärtsyndrom (CRPS)
- Diabetisk amyotrofi
- Diabetisk neuropati
- Fotfall
- Funktionell neurologisk störning
- Nervledningsstudier
- Nervskada efter epiduralinjektion
- Neuroblastom
- Neuropatisk smärta
- Perifer neuropati
- Postherpetisk neuralgi
- Bältros
- Temporallobsskador
- Trigeminusneuralgi
Neurodiversity
Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences (like how the brain processes information, learns, and behaves) are natural human variations rather than deficits.
Other brain issues
Not every brain condition fits a neat label. Explore other brain issues such as tumours or encephalitis and when to seek expert help.
Tal
Changes to your speech can feel frightening. Learn about the possible causes—from strokes to neurological conditions—and the therapies that can help recovery.
Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or a blood vessel in the brain bursts. It requires immediate medical attention to minimise brain damage and long-term disability.