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Sciatica

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Sciatica is a type of pain that starts in your back and goes down your leg. It can be caused by anything that presses on your sciatic nerve or its nerve roots in the spine. Most of the time, sciatica is not caused by anything serious and goes away with time. If you have symptoms of sciatica, see your doctor. You can try to prevent sciatica by exercising, maintaining good posture and lifting safely.   What is sciatica? Sciatica is the name for pain that starts in your back and goes down your leg. It occurs when pain

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Neurofibromatosis

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Neurofibromatosis is a genetic condition characterised by the growth of benign tumours. There are 3 types: neurofibromatosis type 1, type 2 and schwannomatosis. A common sign is ‘café au lait’ spots, harmless coffee-coloured skin patches, and a common presentation is having vision problems. Neurofibromatosis is usually diagnosed in childhood. Neurofibromatosis is not curable, but is manageable and many people with the condition lead normal lives. What is neurofibromatosis? Neurofibromatosis is a genetic condition characterised by the growth of neurofibromas. These are a type of tumour that is usually benign, or non-cancerous, although in rare cases they can be cancerous. These neurofibromas

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Multiple sclerosis (MS)

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an illness involving damage to the myelin layer that protects your nerves, preventing signals going from your brain to your body. Most people with MS have relapses of symptoms followed by periods of recovery (remission). MS can cause many different symptoms, including trouble with muscle control and vision, tiredness, pain and changes in thinking. An MRI scan of your brain can show areas of damage, but there is no single test to diagnose MS. Many treatments are available to reduce relapses and relieve symptoms of MS. What is multiple sclerosis (MS)? Multiple sclerosis (MS)

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Cerebral palsy

By Sama Mohamed

Key facts Cerebral palsy is caused by a brain injury. Cerebral palsy can affect your movement, coordination, muscle tone and posture. There is no cure for cerebral palsy. What is cerebral palsy? Cerebral palsy is a condition that affects your body movements. It’s the result of a brain injury. The injury can happen before, during or after birth. Cerebral palsy doesn’t get worse over time. The brain damage affects how your body moves. It also can affect the way you stand. This is called your ‘posture’. Cerebral palsy can show up as floppy or stiff muscles. You may have muscle

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

By Sama Mohamed

What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disorder. It affects how people behave and interact with the world around them. In people with ASD, the brain does not grow in the same way it does in most people. ASD presents differently in boys and girls. ASD is not a mental health problem or an intellectual disability. But some people with ASD will also have those problems. Children and adults with ASD may be highly intelligent, of normal intelligence, or have an intellectual disability. Along with some challenges, an autistic person will also have

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