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
Nose bleed (Epistaxis)
What is epistaxis? Epistaxis is another name for nose bleeds. It is a common problem in both children and adults. Usually the bleeding comes from an area at the front of the nose called Little's area. Nose bleeds can happen because of nose picking, blowing hard, sneezing, coughing or straining....
Hay fever
What is Hay fever? Hay fever also known as allergic rhinitis is an allergic reaction that happens when your immune system responds allergens. It is very common and affects 1 in 5 adults in Australia. Symptoms include: watery, red itchy eyes sneezing nasal itch airway obstruction watery discharge snoring during...
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
What is postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (pots)? POTS is a complex condition that affects the autonomic nervous system involved in regulating your heart rate, breathing and digestion. When this system doesn’t work as it should, it can lead to a wide range of symptoms. This can make diagnosis hard when...
Haemochromatosis
What is haemochromatosis? Haemochromatosis causes the body to absorb too much iron from food. The condition is genetic, which means it is passed from parent to child. Some people with haemochromatosis will develop problems, while others won’t. Haemochromatosis can lead to heart disease, diabetes and liver disease. However, treatment is...
Dementia
What is dementia? Dementia causes a decline in brain function. It affects parts of the brain like memory, thinking, learning, language, swallowing and being able to go to the toilet. People with dementia may change the way they behave or react to things. There are a few forms of dementia....
Childhood dementia
What is childhood dementia? Childhood dementia is an umbrella term describing over 100 genetic disorders that damage the brain over time. Symptoms are similar to adult forms of dementia. Childhood dementia affects memory, behaviour, emotions and communication. There is no cure for childhood dementia. If you are worried your child...
Younger onset dementia
What is younger onset dementia? Younger onset dementia is when you are diagnosed with dementia and aged under 65 years old. It is sometimes called early onset dementia. Dementia is a bran condition that can affect your thinking. You can live an active and fulfilling life for many years after...
Lewy body dementias
What are lewy body dementias? Lewy body dementias is an umbrella term describing two forms of dementia: Parkinsons disease dementia Dementia with lewy bodies This type of dementia can change how you think, move and behave. It can also change how your body functions. There is no cure for these...
Frontotemporal dementia
What is frontotemporal dementia? Frontotemporal dementia is a brain condition which causes damage to the brain over time. This usually affects people aged between 45 and 65. These is no cure for this type of dementia but you can do things to manage your symptoms.