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  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage

    If you have had a suspected subarachnoid haemorrhage, you will need to have a brain scan in hospital as soon as possible.

  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage

    A subarachnoid haemorrhage is most often caused by a brain aneurysm.

  • Recovering from a stroke

    Find out more about recovering from a stroke. The injury to the brain caused by a stroke can lead to widespread and long-lasting problems.

  • Parkinson's disease - Causes

    Parkinson's disease is caused by a loss of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra.

  • Narcolepsy - Causes

    Find out what causes narcolepsy. In many cases, it's thought to be caused by a lack of the brain chemical hypocretin, also known as orexin, which regulates sleep.

  • 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.

  • Hydrocephalus - Treatment

    Find out how hydrocephalus is treated. Surgery is usually needed to reduce the pressure in the brain. Congenital and acquired hydrocephalus are treated with either shunt surgery or neuroendoscopy.

  • Hydrocephalus - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of hydrocephalus (excess fluid in the brain). The symptoms can differ depending on the type of hydrocephalus and the age of the person affected.

  • Hydrocephalus - Diagnosis

    Find out how hydrocephalus is diagnosed. CT and MRI scans are often used to examine the brain in detail and help diagnose the condition.

  • Encephalitis - Diagnosis

    Find out about the tests that may need to be carried out to diagnose encephalitis, including brain scans and a lumbar puncture.