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  • Brain abscess - Causes

    Read about the causes of a brain abscess, including infections or severe head injuries leading to bacteria or fungi entering the brain tissue.

  • Benign brain tumour (non-cancerous) - Treatment

    Read about how benign (non-cancerous) brain tumours are treated. Surgery is usually used to remove the tumour.

  • Benign brain tumour (non-cancerous) - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of a benign (non-cancerous) brain tumour. At first, slow-growing tumours may not cause any symptoms.

  • Benign brain tumour (non-cancerous) - Recovery

    Read about recovering from a benign (non-cancerous) brain tumour. It's likely you'll need regular follow-up appointments to monitor and treat any further problems.

  • Benign brain tumour (non-cancerous) - Diagnosis

    Find out how a benign (non-cancerous) brain tumour is diagnosed. After an initial assessment, you may have a neurological examination and further tests.

  • Subdural haematoma

    Read about subdural haematoma, a serious condition where blood collects between the skull and the surface of the brain. Find out why it happens, what the symptoms are, and how it's treated.

  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage

    A subarachnoid haemorrhage is an uncommon type of stroke caused by bleeding on the surface of the brain. It's a very serious condition and can be fatal.

  • Stroke

    A stroke is a serious, life-threatening medical condition that can happen when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.

  • Rett syndrome

    Read about Rett syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that affects brain development and causes severe physical and mental disability from early childhood.

  • Parkinson's disease

    Read about Parkinson's disease, a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.