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There are a number of health conditions. They can be physical or mental. Early detection and management of your health concern is important. There are lots of ways you can stay healthy and prevent disease.
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On this page you can find the information you need about your health condition and the right support for you in South Western Sydney. There are many easy to understand factsheets available.
Factsheets about health conditions
Gastroenteritis
What is gastroenteritis? Gastroenteritis (gastro) is a common condition which affects the gut. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain and sickness. It is caused by an infection and often begins without warning. It is not usually serious, but it can lead to dehydration. Gastro can usually be treated at home....
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What is obstructive sleep apnoea in children? Obstructive sleep apnoea is when something partly or completely blocks the throat during sleep. This causes breathing to reduce or stop for a short time before starting again. This often happens with a gasp, snort or a jerk of the body. Children with...
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What is a clavicle fracture? A clavicle fracture is a break in the collar bone. Your collar bone is one of the main bones in your shoulder, it connects your arm to your body. Clavicle fractures are common and may happen while playing sport, after a fall or after a...
Atrial Fibrillation
What is it? Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is often fast and irregular heart rhythm that is more common with age. When this occurs in the heart, the pulse becomes irregular and the heart is less efficient. The most common causes of AF are: long-term high blood pressure diseases of the heart...
Thrombotic disorders
What is thrombotic disorder? Thrombotic disorders are conditions where blood clots form in your veins and block blood vessels. There are two main types: Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) blood clots in the leg or arm. Symptoms include swelling, pain, redness of the skin. Pulmonary Embolism blood clots in the lung....
Down syndrome
What is down syndrome? Down syndrome is a genetic condition. It is not an illness or disease. It is caused when a person is born with an extra chromosome. People from all backgrounds and ages have children with down syndrome. In Australia, 1 in 1,100 children are born with down...
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What is obstructive sleep apnoea? Obstructive sleep apnoea is when something partly or completely blocks the throat during sleep. This causes breathing to reduce or stop for a short time. Breathing then starts again, often with a gasp, snort, or body jerk. Snoring, tossing, turning, and night waking are symptoms....
Otitis externa
What is otitis externa? Otitis externa, also known as Swimmer’s Ear, happens when the outer part of the ear becomes inflamed. The skin inside the ear canal can become red, swollen, and sore because of an infection caused by bacteria or fungus. This condition can affect people of all ages....
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What is autism in adults? Autism spectrum disorder (autism for short) affects how someone thinks, feels, acts and behaves with others. It is not unusual for someone who has autism to not have a diagnosis until they are an adult. Usually, a specialist called a psychologist or psychiatrist will ask you...
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
What is Iron Deficiency Anaemia? Iron deficiency anaemia is a type of anaemia caused by a lack of iron. You need iron to make haemoglobin, a special protein that carries oxygen in your red blood cells. When you don’t have enough haemoglobin, less oxygen is available in your body. This...