Meningitis

Very rare

An infection of meninges, protective tissue of the brain that causes stiff neck, headache and fever.

Symptoms may include:

• Headache with nausea or vomiting
• Decreased appetite
• Confusion or difficulty concentrating...

Tetanus

Symptoms may include:

• Painful muscle contractions and stiffness, - particularly in the jaw and neck

Jerking or staring, which are signs of seizures

• Difficulty opening the mouth...

Cerebral palsy

Common

A group of disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, balance, and posture.

Symptoms may include:

• Movement and coordination problems:
• Impaired muscle coordination
• Involuntary movements...

Krabbe disease

Very rare

An inherited neurological condition that results in damage to the protective layer of the nerve cells (myelin sheaths) in the brain and the nervous system.

Symptoms may include:

• Irritability
• Slow development
• Seizures...

Gaucher's disease

Rare

A rare genetic disorder caused by deficiency of enzyme glucocerebrosidase. This cause fatigue and abdominal pain.

Symptoms may include:

• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Nausea
• Nose bleeding
• Muscle stiffness

Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Rare

Bleeding within the subarachnoid space, which is the area between the brain and the tissue covering the brain. It causes sudden, severe headache, nausea, vomiting and loss of consciousness.

Symptoms may include:

• Sensory or motor disturbance
• Seizures
• Ptosis...

Hydrocephalus

Common

A condition characterized by excess fluid build-up in fluid-containing cavities of the brain, which results in developmental, physical, and intellectual impairments.

Symptoms may include:

• Chronic headache
• Nausea
• Difficulty in focusing the eyes...

Brain tumor

Common

A mass of abnormal cells in the brain. This causes frequent and severe headaches, nausea, vision problems, gradual loss of sensation, hearing problems, and seizures.

Symptoms may include:

• Headache - which does not subside from over the counter medications
• Weakness in the limbs, face, or one side of the body

Impaired coordination

Chiari 1 malformation

Common

A rare congenital condition in which the brain tissue extends into the spinal canal that causes severe headache and neck pain.

Symptoms may include:

• Severe headache, especially following a cough or sneeze
• Neck pain
• Problems with balance...