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  1. Sciatica

    Most cases of sciatica resolve by themselves within six weeks to three months.

  2. Spinal cord injury - paraplegia

    Most people who have a spinal cord injury are young males, who have a greater tendency to indulge in risky behaviour.

  3. Brain surgery

    Brain surgery is performed for a number of reasons, including alterations in brain tissue, brain blood flow and cerebrospinal fluid.

  4. Fever - febrile convulsions

    A febrile convulsion is a fit that occurs in children when they have a high fever.

  5. Meningioma

    A meningioma is a non-cancerous brain tumour and responds well to treatment.

  6. Epilepsy and employment

    Many people living with epilepsy are successfully employed across a range of professional fields.

  7. Guillain-Barré syndrome

    Most people with Guillain-Barré syndrome experienced some form of viral or bacterial infection before the onset of symptoms.

  8. Epilepsy and aging

    Epilepsy most commonly begins in childhood or in older adulthood, although it can begin at any age. People over 65 years of age have the highest incidence of epilepsy of any age, accounting for almost a quarter of cases of new onset epilepsy.

  9. Dyslexia

    Dyslexia is a type of specific learning difficulty (SLD) in which the person has difficulties with language and words.

  10. Epilepsy and exercise

    It is rare for a person with epilepsy to have a seizure during physical activity, but you should always take safety precautions when exercising.

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