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  • Tay-Sachs disease

    Tay-Sachs disease is a very rare and usually fatal genetic disorder that causes progressive damage to the nervous system.

  • Peripheral neuropathy

    Find out about peripheral neuropathy, a term for a group of conditions in which the peripheral nervous system is damaged.

  • Motor neurone disease

    Read about motor neurone disease (MND), a rare condition where parts of the nervous system become damaged. This causes increasing weakness, and in many cases, muscle wasting.

  • Angelman syndrome

    Read about Angelman syndrome, a genetic disorder that affects the nervous system and causes severe physical and intellectual disability

  • Newborn jaundice - Kernicterus

    Kernicterus is a rare but serious complication of untreated jaundice in babies caused by excess bilirubin damaging the brain or central nervous system.

  • Restless legs syndrome

    Find out what restless legs syndrome (RLS) is, what causes it, and how it can be treated.

  • Multiple system atrophy

    Find out about multiple system atrophy, including information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and treatment.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Treatment

    There is currently no cure for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), so management involves regular monitoring and treatment for any problems as and when they arise.

  • Neurofibromatosis type 1 - Symptoms

    The severity of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) can vary considerably. The condition is often mild and causes no serious health problems, but some people experience severe symptoms.

  • Behçet's disease - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of Behçet's disease. It can cause a wide range of symptoms, but it's rare for someone with the condition to have all of them at once.