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From chronic headaches and migraines to balance and dizziness concerns, our Spire experts provide insight and knowledge on conditions that affect the body's nervous system.

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ADHD: symptoms and management
Brain and nervous system
ADHD: symptoms and management

ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects the part of the brain that is involved in executive function

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ADHD in children
Children's health
ADHD in children: signs, risk factors and associated conditions

In the UK, it is thought that around 1 child in every 20 has ADHD.

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Understanding multiple sclerosis
Brain and nervous system
Understanding multiple sclerosis: from symptoms to treatment

Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects around 1 in 400 people in the UK.

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Brain and nervous system
What you need to know about Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive condition that damages the brain. It is part of a group of diseases called neurodegenerative diseases.

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Brain and nervous system
What is neuropathic pain and how is it treated?

Neuropathic pain is caused by damage or disease of your sensory nerves and affects around one in 10 people in the UK.

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Brain and nervous system
What you need to know about Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition that damages the brain and, therefore, is a neurodegenerative disease.

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Ear, nose and throat
Balance problems: what causes poor balance?

Your ability to balance depends on many different factors.

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General health
What causes loss of smell and taste?

Your ability to smell and taste are closely linked as taste and smell information are carried to the same part of your brain.

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Heart health
The warning signs and symptoms of a stroke

A stroke occurs when the blood supply is cut off to an area of your brain.

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