Health Library
The Health Library is a collection of health and wellness resources created for learning and accessibility. Select a topic below for related health information or search for a topic in the search bar for more information on other medical conditions.
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis
- Age-Related Cognitive Decline
- Altered Mental Status
- Anosmia
- Arachnoid Cysts
- Arteriovenous Malformation
- Ataxia
- Autonomic Dysreflexia
- Bell's Palsy
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Brain Abscess
- Brain Tumors
- Bulging Disc
- Cerebral Edema
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cervical Disc Disease
- Charcot Joint
- Chiari Malformations
- Cognitive Impairment
- Confusion
- Delirium
- Dizziness
- Encephalitis
- Encephalopathy
- Head Injury
- Head or Face Pain
- Headache
- Hydrocephalus
- Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage
- Kernicterus
- Lyme Disease
- Mad Cow Disease
- Memory Problems
- Meningitis
- Morton's Neuroma
- Movement Disorders
- Narcolepsy
- Nervous System Problems
- Neurofibromatosis
- Neuromuscular Diseases
- Neuropathy
- Numbness and Tingling
- Pain Syndromes
- Periventricular Leukomalacia
- Pinched Nerves
- Post-Polio Syndrome
- Postconcussive Syndrome
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Pseudobulbar Affect
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Restless Legs Syndrome
- Reye Syndrome
- Ringing in the Ears (Tinnitus)
- Sciatica
- Seizure Conditions
- Sensory Processing Disorder
- Speech and Language Disorders
- Spinal Tumors
- Stroke
- Stroke After Effects
- Taste and Smell Disorders
- Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
- Tremor
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Malfunction
- Vestibular Neuritis
- Weakness
- West Nile Encephalitis
Brain and Nerve Conditions
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Includes info on dizziness, lightheadedness, and vertigo. Also has links to multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and Alzheimer's disease as well as information on diabetic neuropathy and seizures.
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Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare condition that affects the spinal cord. It causes certain muscles and reflexes in the body to stop working normally. Anyone can get AFM. A doctor will do a physical exam to check for weakness, such as in the...
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Anosmia (say "ay-NAWZ-mee-uh") is the loss of the sense of smell. It can be a problem by itself or a symptom of another health problem. It can last a short time, such as when you have a stuffy nose from a cold, or it can be permanent. Some people...
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Autonomic dysreflexia is a syndrome in which there is a sudden onset of excessively high blood pressure. It is more common in people with spinal cord injuries that involve the thoracic nerves of the spine or above (T6 or above). Be prepared to call your spinal cord injury therapist, , or other emergency services if you...
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What is Bell's palsy? Bell's palsy is a paralysis or weakness of the muscles on one side of your face. Damage to the facial nerve that controls muscles on one side of the face causes that side of your face to droop. The nerve damage may also affect your sense of taste and how you make tears and saliva. This...