دليل الموارد الصحية
إصابات الذراع
(4 items)العناية بجبيرتك
How do I look after my cast? It is important to let the case fully dry. Arm plaster casts can...
كسر الترقوة
A clavicle fracture is a broken collarbone. Your collarbone is in your shoulder and connects your arm...
تمارين للذراع واليد المجبّرة
Why is this important? Your wrist has been put in a cast to stop it from moving so the bones...
خلع وعدم استقرار الكتف
A shoulder dislocation is when the upper arm bone comes out of the shoulder blade socket. Shoulder...
أمراض الدم
(7 items)نزف أو كدمات غير طبيعية
It’s normal to bruise or bleed after an injury. Abnormal bleeding or bruising is when you bruise...
سرطان الغدد الليمفاوية
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps the body...
الورم النقوي
Myeloma, also called multiple myeloma, is a type of blood cancer affecting plasma cells. Plasma cells are...
السرطان
(13 items)اللوكيميا الحادّة
Acute leukaemia is a type of blood cancer that develops quickly. If you have acute leukaemia, your...
سرطان الأمعاء
Bowel cancer is cancer that affects the colon or rectum. It is also called colorectal cancer. Cancer...
فحص سرطان الثدي
Breast cancer screening is a test that checks for early signs of breast cancer. When breast cancer...
Breast Cancer Survivorship
Breast cancer survival rates are improving. This means that are more and more women who are...
فحص عنق الرحم
Cervical screening is a test that checks for early signs of cervical cancer. When cervical cancer is...
سرطان الدم الليمفاوي المزمن (CLL)
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is a type of blood and bone marrow cancer. The bone marrow is...
سرطان بطانة الرحم
Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the uterus. Most women who get this type of cancer...
سرطان الرأس والرقبة
Head and neck cancer is a general term used for different types of cancers that develop in...
سرطان الكبد
Liver cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the liver. In people with liver cancer,...
Multidisciplinary teams in cancer care
When you have been diagnosed with cancer, you will be cared for by a whole team of...
سرطان المريء
Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells that line the oesophagus. The...
سرطان المبيض
Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the ovaries. In people with this type of cancer, cells...
نمو الطفل
(8 items)Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common developmental disorder that affects how people behave. Children with ADHD may...
اضطراب طيف التوحد
Autism spectrum disorder (autism for short) affects how someone thinks, feels, acts and behaves with others. Signs...
المعالم الدالة على النمو السليم
GPs use milestones to track your child’s development. Milestones are the skills and tasks children can do...
قصر القامة لدى الأطفال
A child with short stature is much shorter than other children of the same age. When a...
نوبات الغضب
Temper tantrums, also known as tantrums, are emotional outbursts. If your child is having a tantrum, they...
صحة الطفل البدنية
(6 items)لقاح السل
The BCG vaccine is the vaccine for tuberculosis, also known as TB. Tuberculosis is a serious bacterial...
Birthmark (Infantile haemangioma)
An infantile haemangioma is the most common type of birthmark in babies. They often appear a few...
النشاط البدني عند الأطفال
Regular physical activity is essential for your child’s health, growth and development. Kids need to be active...
الطفح الجلدي عند الأطفال
A rash is a change in colour and texture of the skin. They can feel hot, itchy,...
كوفيد - 19
(5 items)Coronavirus and aged care facilities
A COVID-19 outbreak is a serious health risk for people who live in residential aged care facilities....
How to manage COVID-19 at home
Can I manage my COVID-19 at home? South Western Sydney is moving towards people self-managing their COVID-19 infection. This is...
الجاليات المتنوعة ثقافيا ولغويا
(2 items)Refugee health assessment
A refugee health assessment is a detailed check of a person who has arrived in Australia as...
Refugee Health Assessment in Children and Adolescents
The refugee health assessment is a detailed check of a child or adolescent who has arrived in...
داء السكري
(13 items)السكري والتغذية
Diet is an important part of managing your diabetes. There is no one-size-fits-all diet for diabetes, because...
Diabetes Medications
If you have type 2 diabetes, you may need medication to help manage your blood sugar levels....
إرشادات لتخزين الأنسولين والتعامل معه
Storage Vials and cartridges of insulin not currently being used should be stored in the refrigerator (2 to 8 degrees)...
الحمية ونمط المعيشة
(7 items)موارد عن التغذية
Scroll down for recommended resources to guide you towards eating a healthier diet.
المخدرات والكحول
(11 items)الكوكايين وعقار النشوة (إكستاسي) والعقاقير الأخرى
Cocaine and ecstasy are two commonly used illegal drugs. These drugs are damaging to your health and...
علاج إدمان المواد الأفيونية
Opioid dependence treatment is treatment for people who are dependent on opioids. Opioids are pain-relieving medications. There...
إصابات القدم والكاحل
(5 items)كسور الكاحل
An ankle fracture is a broken ankle. Fractures can be thin cracks or complete breaks that shatter....
التواء الكاحل
An ankle sprain is an ankle injury caused by rolling, twisting or straining the ankle. An ankle...
إصابات القدم وأصابعها
There are many different types of foot and toe injuries, including fractures. A fracture is a broken...
ألم القدم
Foot pain can affect the toes, midfoot, ankles, arches and heel. There are many types and causes...
الظفر الناشب
Ingrown toenails occur when your toenail grows into the skin of the toe. They are most common...
الأمراض المعوية
(4 items)Bowel cancer screening
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program aims to help detect signs of bowel cancer early. Early diagnosis...
علاج نقص الحديد
Iron therapy is when you receive iron through an injection into a vein. This is also called...
نقص فيتامين ب12
Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when you don’t have enough vitamin B12 in your body. Our bodies need...
الأمراض الوراثية
(3 items)العامل الوراثي للإصابة بمتلازمة سرطان الثدي أو المبيض
One of the known risk factors for breast or ovarian cancer is a family history. Around 5%...
العامل الوراثي للإصابة بمتلازمة سرطان القولون والمستقيم أو سرطان بطانة الرحم
Around 10 to 15% of all people with colorectal cancer have a family history. Family history means...
إصابات الرسغ واليد
(6 items)متلازمة النفق الرسغي
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a pinched nerve in your wrist. The pinched nerve causes a...
تقفع دوبويتران
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that occurs when the skin under your hand gradually becomes thick and...
العُقد العصبية
Ganglia are small cysts. They contain a thick jelly-like material called synovial fluid. Ganglia are also called...
جبيرة الإصبع
A mallet splint is designed to keep your finger tip in an over-extended position to allow the...
الإصبع الزنادي
If you have trigger finger, your finger will get stuck or locked after flexing, then snap back...
القلب
(4 items)التقليل من خطر الإصابة بأمراض القلب والأوعية الدموية
Cardiovascular disease is a term for a range of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels....
التطعيم
(5 items)الآثار السلبية بعد التحصين
Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFIs) is the term used to describe certain medical issues that people may...
التطعيم
Immunisation is the process of getting a vaccine against a serious disease. Vaccines contain very weak forms...
التطعيم والحمل
Getting certain vaccines before, during and after pregnancy protects you and your baby. Vaccines recommended for pregnant...
التطعيم ضد الإنفلونزا
The influenza immunisation is a vaccine that protects against the flu. It’s recommended for anyone over the...
تلقي اللقاح لأغراض السفر
Travel vaccinations are vaccines that protect against the serious diseases you may encounter when travelling overseas. Overseas...
الأمراض المعدية
(2 items)Rabies and bat lyssavirus
Rabies and Australian bat lyssavirus are viruses that spread through bites or scratches from infected animals. These...
Zika virus
Zika is a virus that spreads through infected mosquito bites. It can also be sexually transmitted. In...
أمراض المثانة والكلى
(6 items)الفشل الكلوي الحاد
Acute kidney injury is a form of kidney damage that occurs quickly, over a period of days...
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of urine. This affects 30% to 50% of...
إصابات الساق
(3 items)ألم الركبة
Knee pain is pain that you can feel in the knee joint or around the knee. Knee...
التهاب الجراب أمام الرضفة (التهاب الركبة)
Prepatellar bursitis is a type of knee injury that occurs when the bursa, in the front of...
ألم قصبة الساق
Shin pain is type of pain that occurs on the tibia, the shin bone. Shin pain is...
الخدمات الصحية المحلية
(7 items)Community health centres
South Western Sydney Local Health District has 18 community health services across the district providing a range of services:
Emergency care
Note: For emergencies, dial 000 and ask for AMBULANCE.
Multicultural services and translated resources
This page lists resources on many health conditions with translations for non-English speakers. Scroll down to find information from children’s...
برنامج المراقبة عن بعد
Telemonitoring is when your GP or healthcare professional monitors your health data electronically. Examples of health data...
Triple I (hub)
Triple I is SWSLHD’s centralised intake, information and intervention centre for primary and community health services within...
أمراض الرئة
(5 items)الالتهاب الرئوي
Pneumonia is a serious lung infection caused by a bacteria or virus. It can affect one or...
خطة التصرف عند إنقطاع الأنفاس
The Shortness of Breath Action Plan shows different ways to manage your breathlessness. It is completed with...
الإجراءات الطبية
(2 items)Vaginal pessaries
A vaginal pessary is a removable device that is put into the vagina. It is used to...
الاختبارات الطبية
(24 items)Biliary scan
A Biliary scan is a test to detect certain diseases of the gall bladder. It provides information...
Bone scan
A bone scan is useful in diagnosing and assessing a wide range of bone and joint diseases....
Colon transit scan
A Colon Transit scan is a test to examine if there is a problem with the movement...
Gallium scan
A Gallium Scan is a test that is used to detect a number of diseases including infections,...
Gastric emptying scan
A Gastric Emptying Scan is a test to examine if there is a problem with the movement...
Gated heart pool scan
A gated heart pool scan looks at how well the heart is pumping. It may be performed...
تصوير الكبد والطحال بالنظائر المشعة
A Liver-Spleen scan is a test to examine the liver and/or the spleen for abnormalities. This test...
Lung (V/Q) scan
A lung (V/Q) scan is also known as a lung ventilation and perfusion scan. This test is...
MIBG scan
An MIBG Scan is a test that is used to detect various tumours of the neuro-endocrine system....
مسح نضح عضلة القلب
A Myocardial Perfusion Scan (also known as a Sestamibi Scan) is a test to examine the blood...
التصوير الومضائي لمستقبلات السوماتوستاتين
An Octreotide scan is a test that is used to detect various tumours of the neuro-endocrine system....
تصوير الغدة الجار درقية
A Parathyroid scan is a test to identify and localise overactive parathyroid gland(s). What do I...
Positron emission tomography scan
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) detects and measures glucose metabolism within the body. PET scans can diagnose certain...
Radioiodine total body search
A Radioiodine Total Body Search detects the presence of residual thyroid tissue or cancer spread in patients...
تصوير الكبد بكرويات الدم الحمراء
Liver masses are often found by other tests such as ultrasound or CT scans. An RBC Liver...
التعافي من عملية جراحية بالمنظار
Laparoscopic, or keyhole surgery, involves 3-4 small incisions (cuts) up to 1cm long in the abdomen (stomach)....
Renal cortex scan
A renal cortex scan is also known as a DSMA renal scan. The scan examines the functioning...
Renal scan
A renal scan looks at kidney blood flow and function. It can give information that cannot be...
فحص العقدة الليمفاوية الخافرة
What is a sentinel lymph node? Lymph is fluid that escapes from blood vessels into the tissues. It travels in...
تصوير الغدة الدرقية
A thyroid scan shows the function and structure of the thyroid gland. It can give information not...
الموجات فوق الصوتية
An ultrasound scan creates a real-time picture of the inside of the body using sound waves. Ultrasound...
فحص خلايا الدم البيضاء
A white blood cell scan is a test used to detect areas of infection in the body...
الصحة العقلية
(18 items)الأدوية المضادة للذهان
Antipsychotic medications help manage symptoms of psychosis, a serious mental health condition affecting the mind. People with...
القلق
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue. It can be a normal and healthy response to stress. It can...
الاكتئاب
Depression is when feel people feel low or down for at least two weeks. Depression can...
اضطرابات الاكل
Eating disorders are mental health conditions that cause a person to develop disordered or extreme eating habits....
الذهان
Psychosis is a serious mental health condition affecting the mind. People with psychosis can experience an altered...
الجهاز العصبي
(4 items)Medicinal Cannabis
Cannabis is a type of flowering plant in the family Cannabacae. This plant has been used as...
الفشل التنفسي في حالات الاضطراب العصبي العضلي
People with neuromuscular conditions have a high risk of developing respiratory compromise or failure. Respiratory failure means...
السكتة الدماغية
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked. There are two main types...
النوبة الإقفارية العابرة (TIA)
A transient ischaemic attack, also known as a TIA, occurs when blood supply to the brain is...
صحة كبار السن
(7 items)Before entering a Residential Aged Care Home (RACH)
Before entering a Residential Aged Care Home (RACH) it is important for your GP to look at...
الخرف
Dementia causes a decline in brain function. It affects parts of the brain like memory, thinking, learning,...
الضعف الإدراكي البسيط
Mild cognitive impairment is memory loss that is not a normal part of ageing. It affects up...
التقييم الصحي لكبار السن
An over 75s health assessment is a yearly test that helps your GP to: identify any health...
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of urine. This affects 30% to 50% of...
الرعاية التلطيفية
(11 items)إدارة المراحل النهائية لمرض الانسداد الرئوي المزمن
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that blocks airflow and makes it difficult...
إدارة الألم في الرعاية التلطيفية
More than 65% of palliative care patients experience pain. People with cancer, osteoarthritis, end-stage renal failure, neurological...
الاعتناء بالنفس؛ لعائلات المرضى والقائمين على رعايتهم، في الرعاية التلطيفية
Caring for someone who is dying is both rewarding and challenging. It is normal to feel distressed...
اضطراب النوم في الرعاية التلطيفية
People who are nearing the end of their lives may have difficulty sleeping. There are many reasons...
الحمل
(24 items)حركة الجنين
Foetal movements is a term that refers to the baby’s movements in the womb during pregnancy. If...
ارتفاع ضغط الدم أثناء الحمل وتسمّم الحمل
Hypertension in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia are two serious medical conditions that can occur at any stage during...
الصحة النفسية والحمل
Pregnancy can be an emotional time for many women. It’s not uncommon for pregnant women to experience...
زيادة الوزن أثناء الحمل
During pregnancy, some weight gain is normal. How much weight you gain depends on what you weighed...
العناية الروتينية السابقة للولادة
Routine antenatal care refers to the regular appointments and tests you have during your pregnancy. You’ll need...
Umbilical Hernia
An umbilical hernia is a lump under the belly button (navel) that may be detected at birth...
الصحة الجنسية
(16 items)إفراز مهبلي غير طبيعي
If you are having more vaginal discharge than usual, it may be a sign that something is...
التهاب البربخ والخصية
Epididymo-orchitis is inflammation of the testes and epididymides (tubes attached to each testicle). Epididymo-orchitis can be mild...
Permanent Contraception (Steralisation)
Sterilisation is a method that permanently prevents pregnancies. This can be done in both males and females....
Thrush (Vulvovaginal candidiasis)
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection in the vagina. It is caused by a growth of candida...
إفرازات مجرى البول لدى الذكور
Urethral discharge refers to fluid that leaks from the urethra (the tube that carries urine and semen...
خطة التصرف عند إنقطاع الأنفاس
(1item)Breathlessness (Dysponea)
Breathlessness, or shortness of breath, can happen for a range of reasons, including: Lung conditions such as...
الأمراض الجلدية
(11 items)مسامير القدم والدُشبذات
Corns and calluses are areas of thick, hard skin. They mostly form on the feet and toes....
الإكزيما / التهاب الجلد التأتبي
Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition characterised by dry and irritated skin. Eczema usually...
الورم الميلانيني
Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. Australia has the highest rate of melanoma in the...
الثآليل والثآليل الأخمصية
Warts and verrucas are small, hard lumps on the skin. They are caused by different strains of...
دعم الصحة
(21 items)Carer supports
Caring for a friend or family member can be a difficult, challenging task. Many people provide informal...
الإصابة بالإمساك
Constipation is defined as difficulty passing stools which may be infrequent (<2 per week), painful or hard....
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is a government department that offers support for people who have served...
Disability support services
Disability support services are services that help people with disabilities, their families and carers. The Australian government...
Driving and vehicle assessment
If you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to drive safely, you will need...
Energy rebates for medical equipment and low income households
Low Income Household Energy Rebate The NSW Government provides assistance measures to help households with their energy costs. Eligibility for...
Gastroenteritis
Acute gastroenteritis is the sudden onset of diarrhoea, with or without vomiting, fever or abdominal pain. It...
Haematuria (blood in urine)
Blood in urine can be: Macroscopic which means blood can be seen in urine without needing tests...
Hand hygiene
Hand hygiene is the process of cleaning your hands with soap and water to prevent spreading diseases....
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is due to an overactive thyroid. The thyroid is a gland in the neck. It makes...
Make the GP part of your family
What is a GP? GPs, or general practitioners, play a central role in the delivery of general health treatment and...
My Health Record
My Health Record is a secure online summary of your health information. The record keeps information about...
برنامج التأمين الوطني للمعاقين
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offers financial support for Australians who have permanent and significant disability....
Organ and tissue donation
Organ and tissue donation is the process of donating your organs and tissues to people who are...
Polypharmacy
Polypharmacy is when people are taking five or more medications each day. These can be prescribed, over...
Return to work
Returning to work after an illness can be challenging, but your GP is here to help. Returning...
Self-care for people with cancer
Living with cancer impacts your physical and emotional health in many ways. It’s normal to face challenges...
Subclinical Hyperthyroidism
Subclinical hyperthyroidism is when you have low thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) with normal thyroid hormone levels. TSH...
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency occurs when you don’t have enough vitamin D in your body. Vitamin D helps...
Your Healthcare Journey
You are the centre of your healthcare journey You are the best person to be in charge of your own...
الإجراءات الجراحية
(4 items)الخروج من المستشفى المستند إلى المعايير
Many people find hospital a worrying and confusing time. Not knowing when they will leave the hospital...
استئصال المرارة بالمنظار
A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder and gallstones by keyhole surgery. Sometimes, the surgeon...
صحة النساء
(25 items)Breast Cancer Survivorship
Breast cancer survival rates are improving. This means that are more and more women who are...
Chronic pelvic pain
Chronic pelvic pain is abdominal and/or pelvic pain that has lasted for at least 6 months. It...
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is an inflammatory illness with lesions of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. It can cause pelvic...
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Heavy menstrual bleeding means a heavy period. This can affect a woman’s quality of life. Most menstrual...
Intermenstrual and post-coital bleeding
Intermenstrual bleeding is bleeding from the vagina that happens when not having a period. Bleeding that happens...
Menopause
Menopause is defined as not having a period for more than a year in a non-pregnant woman....
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more pelvic organs bulge into the vagina. This happens when...
Period pain (dysmenorrhoea)
Dysmenorrhoea means a painful period. It is common but often under-diagnosed or treated. It can make life...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder. It often affects young women’s metabolism and...
Postmenopausal bleeding
Postmenopausal bleeding is any bleeding from the vagina that happens after menopause. Around one in ten women...
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the physical and psychological symptoms that happen each menstrual cycle. They happen during the...
Subfertility
Fertility means how easy it is for someone to have a baby. Subfertility is when a person...
Thrush (Vulvovaginal candidiasis)
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection in the vagina. It is caused by a growth of candida...
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of urine. This affects 30% to 50% of...
Vaginal pessaries
A vaginal pessary is a removable device that is put into the vagina. It is used to...
الجروح
(3 items)الإصابة بالحروق
A burn injury occurs when skin is injured by heat. Common causes of a burn injury include...