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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
Urinary tract infections (UTIs)
What is a urinary tract infection (UTI)? A urinary tract infection (UTI) happens when germs get into the urethra, bladder, vagina or kidneys. They are very common. They mostly happen in women, babies and older people. Men and people of any age can also get a UTI. You might feel...
Tonsilitis
What is tonsilitis? Tonsilitis is swelling of the tonsils. The tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and top of the throat. They help to filter out bacteria and other germs to prevent infection in the body. Tonsilitis can be caused by bacteria or viruses. It is more...
Indigestion and reflux
What is indigestion and reflux? When you chew and swallow food, it is pushed down into the stomach by different muscles. Sometimes, the contents of your stomach go back up through the muscles and into the esophagus. This is called reflux. It feels like a burning sensation in your chest....
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is a type of virus. It was first detected in 2019. It is infectious and can spread through saliva droplets when an infected person sneezes, coughs, speaks or breathes. or coughs. For many people, COVID–19 only causes mild symptoms. The most common symptoms include fever, cough,...
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What is dupuytren’s contracture? Dupuytren’s Contracture happens when the skin under your hand slowly thickens and gets tight. This can force the fingers to bend towards the palm, like a claw. It can affect any finger but mostly affects the ring finger, then the little finger and then the middle...
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What is heatstroke? Heatstroke happens when your body gets too hot. It is more common in summer due to the hot and humid weather. It is the most harmful heat-related illness. If left untreated, heatstroke can damage your brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. Anyone can get heatstroke but older people,...
Diabetes and driving
What is driving with diabetes? Patients with diabetes may be taking medication which increases the risk of high blood sugar while driving. This may affect your ability to drive. Your GP will talk to you about how to manage your diabetes and drive safely.
Urethritis
What is urethritis? Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra (the tube which takes urine from the bladder to outside your body). Most of the time, it is because of a sexually transmitted infection. Anyone can get urethritis. Talk to your GP about treatment options.
Vision loss
What is vision loss? Vision loss means a person cannot see things like they used to, or they cannot see things at all. Vision loss can happen with or without pain. Vision loss can happen suddenly or over time. If you have vision loss, you may need to change the...
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What is shingles? Shingles is an infection. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles is most common in people over 50 years. You can't get shingles if you haven't had chickenpox.