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A serious bacterial infection that affects the brain and spinal cord.

A weakness and rapid fatigue of muscles under voluntary control.

A disorder of the nervous system that affects movement, often including tremor.

A buildup of fluid between the tissues that line the lungs and the chest.

A serious lung infection caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jiroveci.

A chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve in the face.

A noncancerous tumor on the main nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain.

A period of prolonged unconsciousness brought on by illness or injury.

Loose and floppy limbs.

Condition in which fluid collects in the lungs' air sacs, depriving organs of oxygen.

A disturbance in behavior or mental acuity during or after alcohol consumption.

Inflammation and small tears in one or both corners of the mouth.

Difficulty with skilled movements even when a person has the ability and desire to do them.

An abnormal connection between arteries and veins, usually in the brain or spine.

A nervous system disorder that causes rhythmic shaking.

A seizure that involves a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions.

A disorder in which nerve cell activity in the brain is disturbed, causing seizures.

This fast-growing cancer starts in the brain or spinal cord and also is called glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). Treatments include surgery, radiation and chemotherapy.

Learn about this type of tumor that can occur in the brain or spinal cord.

Learn about the diagnosis and treatment for this type of glioma brain tumor. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.