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  • Subdural haematoma - Recovery

    Read more about recovering from a subdural haematoma, including the problems you may experience and what support is available.

  • Subdural haematoma - Diagnosis

    Read about how subdural haematomas are diagnosed, including how the symptoms are assessed and what scans are carried out.

  • Spina bifida - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of spina bifida. The symptoms fall into 3 broad groups – mobility symptoms, bladder and bowel problems and problems related to hydrocephalus.

  • Hydrocephalus - Complications

    Read about the complications that can sometimes happen after having surgery to treat hydrocephalus, including problems with a shunt, such as a blockage or infection.

  • Hydrocephalus - Causes

    Find out what causes hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus present at birth (congenital) can be caused by conditions like spina bifida. Hydrocephalus that develops later (acquired) is often the result of an injury or illness.

  • Ataxia - Causes

    Read about the main causes of ataxia, including how some types are passed on to a child by their parents.

  • Alcohol misuse - Risks

    Alcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of adverse effects on almost every part of your body.

  • Symptoms of dementia

    Information about the symptoms of dementia, and how each type of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia, varies in its symptoms.

  • Causes of dementia

    Find out what causes dementia, including the different types of dementia diseases such as Alzheimer's and vascular dementia.

  • Treatments that are not recommended for autism

    Find out about treatments that are not recommended for autism and treatments that could be harmful.