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
Systemic Lupus Erthematatosus
What is Systemic Lupus Erthematatosus (SLE)? SLE (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) is a disease where the body’s immune system attacks its own healthy parts by mistake. It does this by making proteins that harm the body’s own cells. This leads to swelling and damage in different parts of the body. It...
Acute Asthma in Adults
What is Acute Asthma in Adults? Acute asthma in adults is when asthma suddenly gets worse. It can make it hard to breathe, and cause wheezing, coughing, and chest tightness. This can happen to someone who already has asthma or as a new problem.
Gout and Pseudogout
What is gout and pseudogout? Gout happens when small crystals form in and around the joints. These crystals are made of a substance called monosodium urate. They can cause sudden pain, swelling, and joint damage over time. People get gout when their body has too much uric acid and doesn’t...
Osteoarthritis
What is Osteoarthritis (OA) Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease that usually happens as people get older. It often affects the hands, feet, lower back, neck, hips, and knees.
Polymyalgia Rheumatica
What is Polymyalgia Rheumatica? Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition that causes pain and stiffness in older people. It usually affects the neck, shoulders, and hips.
Giant-cell Arteritis
What is Giant-cell arteritis? Giant-cell arteritis is an illness that happens when the body’s immune system attacks the blood vessels by mistake. This makes the walls of the blood vessels swollen and sore. It usually affects the blood vessels near the temples, which are on the sides of your head....
Ankylosing spondylitis
What is ankylosing spondylitis? Ankylosing spondylitis is a condition which mainly affects the spine. It is an autoimmune disease. This means it happens because of a faulty immune system. There is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis. Your GP will help you to manage your symptoms. There are many things you...
Fibromyalgia
What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes pain and tenderness in the body. It can also cause sleep issues, tiredness and memory problems. There is no known cause for fibromyalgia and no cure. Your GP will help you to manage your symptoms.
Vitamin D deficiency in children
What is vitamin D deficiency in children? Vitamin D deficiency is common. If your child has a vitamin D deficiency it means they do not have enough vitamin D in their body. Vitamin D helps our bodies absorb calcium for healthy bone growth. In children, a vitamin D deficiency can...
Mpox (Monkeypox)
What is mpox? Mpox, also called monkeypox, is a rare virus. Most people are not at risk of mpox. It can be spread between animals and humans. You can get mpox after having close contact with an infected person, animal, or object. People at most risk of mpox in Australia...