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Naso-gastric Tube	A tube that is placed through the person’s nose and down into their stomach to feed them. For similar information see Swallowing or Procedures A nasogastric tube helps you eat if you can’t swallow. The tube goes through your nose and into your stomach. Special food is put into the tube. It goes into your stomach. See Swallowing or Procedures
Neglect	Being unaware of, or ignoring, things on one side of the body. For similar information see Sensory changes Neglect is a change in how you see the things around you. It happens when you don’t see things on one side of your body. It also happens when you ignore things on one side. See Sensory changes
Neuralgia	Pain in a nerve pathway. For similar information see Pain Management Neuralgia is when you have pain in a nerve pathway. See Pain Management
Neurologist	A doctor who specialises in conditions of the brain and nervous system. For similar information see Psychology and neuropsychology A neurologist is a type of doctor. They look after your brain and nervous system. See Psychology and neuropsychology
Neuropathic pain	Neuropathic pain occurs when damaged nerves send incorrect or extra messages which cause feelings of pain. One type is central post stroke pain (CPSP), where the area of your brain that allows you to feel pain is injured. It can cause you to feelings of constant pain in many areas of the body. For similar information see Pain Management Neuropathic pain is when nerves are damaged. They send the wrong messages to your brain. This causes pain. One kind of pain is called central post-stroke pain (CPSP). This happens when the part of your brain that feels pain is damaged. It can make you feel pain in many areas of your body. See Pain Management
Neuroplasticity	The ability of the brain to change. After a stroke, pathways in the brain can change so that undamaged parts of the brain can take over the jobs of damaged areas. For similar information see Psychology and neuropsychology When you have a stroke, your brain can change. Healthy parts of your brain can take over the jobs of damaged areas. Neuroplasticity helps you recover from stroke. See Psychology and neuropsychology
Neuropsychologist	Neuropsychologists specialise in assessing people with difficulties with memory, thinking, decision making or behavioural problems. For similar information see Psychology and neuropsychology Neuropsychologists are a type of health worker. They help you if you have trouble with: Your memory Your thinking How you make decisions How you act See Psychology and neuropsychology
Nociceptive pain	Pain caused by injury or damage to body tissue. You may feel this type of pain if you have shoulder subluxation, contracture, or high muscle tone. The pain will usually be on the stroke-affected side. For similar information see Pain Management You feel nociceptive pain when you have an injury. You feel it when your body tissue is damaged. You may feel it if your arm drops out of your shoulder socket. You may feel it if your muscles get shorter. You may feel it if your muscles are tight and stiff. It usually happens on the side affected by your stroke. See Pain Management
Nystagmus	Constant, unsteady movement of the eyes. Movement will be jittery, and can be side-to-side, up and down or circular. The eyes of people with nystagmus may flicker when they try to look steadily at something. For similar information see Sensory changes Nystagmus is a problem with your eyes. It happens when you can’t control the way your eyes move. Your eyes dance around. Your eyes might move: • Side to side • Up and down • In a circle You might have constant jittery eye movements. Your eyes might flicker when your try to look at something. See Sensory changes

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