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.
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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
Bệnh thận mạn tính
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....
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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...
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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...
Bệnh tắc nghẽn phổi mạn tính (COPD)
What is COPD? COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, describes a range of lung diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, non-reversible asthma and some forms of bronchiectasis. COPD makes it hard for you to breathe. You can also experience tightness in the chest and wheezing. Smoking is the main cause of...
Viêm mô tế bào
What is cellulitis? Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection. The infected area may be swollen, red, hot and tender. Common and sometimes painful, cellulitis can spread quickly. If left untreated, cellulitis can cause serious harm. Treatment is usually an antibiotic. What will my GP do now if I have...
Viêm khớp tự phát ở thiếu niên
What is juvenile idiopathic arthritis? Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a type of arthritis that develops in a child aged 16 or younger. It causes joint inflammation and stiffness. Researchers still don’t know what causes juvenile idiopathic arthritis. In Australia, at least 5000 children are affected by the disease at any...
Viêm gan B
What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that affects the liver. The virus is spread through body fluids such as blood, saliva, semen and vaginal fluid. People who can’t get rid of the hepatitis B virus from their body after six months have chronic hepatitis B. Chronic hepatitis...
Viêm gan C
What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a virus that affects your liver. It is spread by direct blood contact such as sharing unclean needles, unsterile tattooing, contaminated blood products or unsterile medical procedures overseas. Hepatitis C can now be cured and treatment can be given to you by your...
Bệnh ngứa
What is pruritus? Pruritus is the medical word for itchy skin. There are many reasons why your skin can itch. You may have a rash or other skin condition. Itchy skin can also happen with other conditions such as liver problems or during dialysis. Pruritis may occur in one spot...
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What is anaemia? Anaemia is when your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. This reduces the oxygen flow in the body. One of the most common symptoms of anaemia is fatigue. Anaemia can also cause shortness of breath, headaches, dizziness and a racing heartbeat. Anaemia can occur...