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10 diseases ยท Diseases of the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system
Rare brain disorder causing problems with walking, balance, eye movements, and swallowing. Often misdiagnosed as Parkinson's.
Progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting movement, blood pressure, and bladder function. No disease-modifying treatment exists.
Rapidly progressive and always fatal prion disease causing dementia, personality changes, and neurological decline.
Fatal motor neuron disease causing progressive paralysis. No cure exists. Average survival is 2-5 years from diagnosis.
Inherited neurodegenerative disorder causing uncontrolled movements, emotional problems, and loss of thinking ability.
Neurological disorder causing recurrent seizures. 30% of patients do not respond to existing medications.
Debilitating headache disorder with 15+ episodes per month, causing significant disability and reduced quality of life.
Progressive neurodegenerative disorder causing memory loss, cognitive decline, and eventual loss of independence. The most common cause of dementia, affecting 55 million people worldwide.
Progressive nervous system disorder affecting movement, causing tremors, stiffness, and slowness. Results from loss of dopamine-producing neurons.
Autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks the protective covering of nerves, causing communication problems between brain and body.