Types of Neurological Condition
There are more than 600 recognised neurological conditions which vary in the type of symptoms experienced, and the acute, chronic, remissive or degenerative nature of the condition.
Some common neurological conditions are listed below.
A progressive, degenerative disorder of the brain resulting in a serious loss of cognitive ability in a previously unimpaired person.
Injury occasioned by a sudden trauma to the brain resulting in mild, moderate, or severe symptoms associated with vision, energy, mood, coordination and concentration loss.
Where abnormal growths of tissue found inside the skull or the spinal column, place pressure on sensitive tissues and impair function. Symptoms of brain tumors may include headaches, vision and hearing impairments; and behavioral, cognitive and motor problems. Spinal cord tumour symptoms include pain, sensory changes, and motor problems.
A condition which affects the way the brain controls the muscles of the body resulting in a permanent, physical condition that affects movement.
A complex, chronic illness affecting multiple body systems, including the brain and nervous system which can result in fatigue, cognitive impairment and joint pain.
A disorder of the central nervous system characterised by loss of consciousness and convulsions.
A condition in which the person’s nerves are attacked by the body’s own immune system resulting in a spreading paralysis.
Includes, episodic, tension-type headaches, chronic, daily headache and migraine.
A brain disorder causing various part of the brain to deteriorate affecting movement, behaviour and cognition.
Includes Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and other associated learning conditions.
A disorder of the inner ear that affects hearing and balance.
A progressive, degenerative disorder that affects the nerve cells controlling the muscles, resulting in a weakening of the muscles and other important functions of the body.
A chronic condition whereby the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks myelin in the body which may result in impairment of motor, sensory and cognitive functions.
A neuromuscular, genetic condition resulting in the progressive deterioration of muscle strength and function.
A chronic, neuromuscular condition resulting in muscle weakness and fatigue.
A genetic, neurological condition with physical and cognitive effects, characterised by the growth of benign tumors under the skin.
A progressive, degenerative condition of the central nervous system that often impairs motor skills, speech, and other functions.
A condition resulting from damage to the nerves of the peripheral nervous system resulting in muscle weakness, cramps and sometimes loss of balance and coordination.
A neurologically based disorder characterised by an overwhelming urge to move the legs, usually caused by uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations in the legs.
A malformation of the spinal column present at birth in which one or more vertebrae fail to close completely resulting in mild to severe physical and mental disabilities.
(Also known as Cerebrovascular Disease) - Occurs when the supply of blood to the brain is suddenly disrupted resulting in temporary or permanent disability.
A condition that affects the trigeminal nerve in the head resulting in intense facial pain.
If you are looking for information about a condition that is not listed here, please contact the Neurological Council of WA for further information.