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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.

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Migrän

av Dr Doug McKechnie, MRCGP

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Multipel skleros

av Dr Hayley Willacy, FRCGP

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Motorneuronsjukdom

av Dr Rachel Hudson, MRCGP

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Parkinsons sjukdom

av Dr Colin Tidy, MRCGP

Brain disorders

Not every brain condition fits a neat label. Explore other brain disorders such as tumours or encephalitis and when to seek expert help.

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Epilepsi och epileptiska anfall

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Neurodiversity

Neurodiversity is the concept that neurological differences (like how the brain processes information, learns, and behaves) are natural human variations rather than deficits.

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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.

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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.

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