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
Chảy máu mũi (Chảy máu cam)
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....
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What is a pulmonary embolism? A pulmonary embolism is when a blood clot blocks the arteries that supply blood to the lungs. A blood clot can form in the veins of the legs, pelvis, abdomen (tummy) or the heart. The clot moves from where it first forms and travels through...
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What is type 2 diabetes? Diabetes develops if the body can’t make enough insulin. After you eat, your body breaks down food into glucose (a type of sugar). Insulin is a hormone that helps your body absorb sugar from the blood. If you have type 2 diabetes, the glucose in...
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...