Health Conditions
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.
Where can I get more information?
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
Carpal tunnel syndrome
What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a pinched nerve in your wrist. The pinched nerve causes a numb, tingling feeling in your hand and arm. If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, your hand may also feel weak and clumsy. Hand pain and arm pain are...
Hypoglycaemia
What is hypoglycaemia? Hypoglycaemia is low blood sugar and it’s one of the most common problems related to diabetes. Taking too much medication, not eating enough or exercising a lot might cause low blood sugar in people with diabetes. If untreated, low blood sugar can cause serious health risks. Some...
Abnormal bleeding or bruising
What is abnormal bleeding or bruising? It’s normal to bruise or bleed after an injury. Abnormal bleeding or bruising is when you bruise too easily or bleed a lot after minor cuts. Sometimes you might bleed spontaneously (without an injury or known cause). You may get nose bleeds, have heavy...
Psoriasis
What is psoriasis? Psoriasis is a type of skin condition causing red, scaly patches and flaking. It often affects the scalp, elbows, and knees but can appear anywhere. It is not usually itchy. Psoriasis can also affect your nails and joints. When psoriasis affects joints, it can cause swelling and...
Heart failure
What is heart failure? Heart failure is when your heart can’t pump enough blood to the rest of your body. The most common causes of heart failure are heart disease, heart attack and high blood pressure. There is no ‘cure’ for heart failure. A healthy lifestyle, education and support can...
Proteinuria
What is proteinuria? Proteinuria is the medical name for protein in the urine. There is usually a small amount of protein in the urine but too much means there may be damage, or disease, in your kidneys. Proteinuria is often caused by another condition, such as diabetes or hypertension. It...
Chronic kidney disease
What is chronic kidney disease? Your kidneys filter the blood in your body, removing waste products that can harm your organs. If your kidneys stop working as well as they could, your blood is not filtered properly and this can affect your health. There are many reasons this might happen....
Pre-diabetes
What is pre-diabetes? After you eat, your body breaks down food into glucose, a type of sugar. A hormone called insulin helps your body absorb glucose. If your body can’t make enough insulin or the insulin does not work properly, you may develop diabetes. Pre-diabetes is a condition that happens...
Kidney infection (pyelonephritis)
What is a kidney infection (pyelonephritis)? Kidney infections happen when bacteria enters your body via the urethra (the tube you pass urine through). The bacteria then travels into your bladder and up to your kidneys. Usually, kidney infections can be easily treated with a course of antibiotics and you will...