Danh Mục Tài Nguyên Y Tế
Arm injuries
(4 items)Chăm sóc khi bó bột
How do I look after my cast? It is important to let the case fully dry. Arm plaster casts can...
Gãy xương đòn
A clavicle fracture is a broken collarbone. Your collarbone is in your shoulder and connects your arm...
Exercises for arm and hand casts
Why is this important? Your wrist has been put in a cast to stop it from moving so the bones...
Trật khớp và mất ổn định vai
A shoulder dislocation is when the upper arm bone comes out of the shoulder blade socket. Shoulder...
Blood-related conditions
(7 items)Abnormal bleeding or bruising
It’s normal to bruise or bleed after an injury. Abnormal bleeding or bruising is when you bruise...
Ung thư hạch bạch huyết
Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps the body...
U tủy
Myeloma, also called multiple myeloma, is a type of blood cancer affecting plasma cells. Plasma cells are...
Ung thư
(13 items)Bệnh bạch cầu cấp
Acute leukaemia is a type of blood cancer that develops quickly. If you have acute leukaemia, your...
Ung thư ruột
Bowel cancer is cancer that affects the colon or rectum. It is also called colorectal cancer. Cancer...
Tầm soát ung thư vú
Breast cancer screening is a test that checks for early signs of breast cancer. When breast cancer...
Breast Cancer Survivorship
Breast cancer survival rates are improving. This means that are more and more women who are...
Tầm soát cổ tử cung
Cervical screening is a test that checks for early signs of cervical cancer. When cervical cancer is...
Bệnh bạch cầu mạn dòng lympho (CCL)
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is a type of blood and bone marrow cancer. The bone marrow is...
Ung thư nội mạc tử cung
Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the uterus. Most women who get this type of cancer...
Ung thư đầu và cổ
Head and neck cancer is a general term used for different types of cancers that develop in...
Ung thư gan
Liver cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the liver. In people with liver cancer,...
Multidisciplinary teams in cancer care
When you have been diagnosed with cancer, you will be cared for by a whole team of...
Ung thư thực quản
Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells that line the oesophagus. The...
Ung thư buồng trứng
Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the ovaries. In people with this type of cancer, cells...
Child development
(8 items)Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common developmental disorder that affects how people behave. Children with ADHD may...
Rối loạn phổ tự kỷ
Autism spectrum disorder (autism for short) affects how someone thinks, feels, acts and behaves with others. Signs...
Các mốc phát triển
GPs use milestones to track your child’s development. Milestones are the skills and tasks children can do...
Tầm vóc thấp ở trẻ em
A child with short stature is much shorter than other children of the same age. When a...
Temper tantrums
Temper tantrums, also known as tantrums, are emotional outbursts. If your child is having a tantrum, they...
Child physical health
(6 items)BCG vaccination
The BCG vaccine is the vaccine for tuberculosis, also known as TB. Tuberculosis is a serious bacterial...
Birthmark (Infantile haemangioma)
An infantile haemangioma is the most common type of birthmark in babies. They often appear a few...
Physical activity in children
Regular physical activity is essential for your child’s health, growth and development. Kids need to be active...
Phát ban ở trẻ em
A rash is a change in colour and texture of the skin. They can feel hot, itchy,...
COVID-19
(5 items)Coronavirus and aged care facilities
A COVID-19 outbreak is a serious health risk for people who live in residential aged care facilities....
Cách kiểm soát COVID-19 tại nhà
Tôi có thể tự kiểm soát bệnh COVID-19 tại nhà không? Tây Nam Sydney đang hướng tới việc mọi người tự kiểm soát sự lây nhiễm COVID-19 của họ. Đây là...
Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
(2 items)Refugee health assessment
A refugee health assessment is a detailed check of a person who has arrived in Australia as...
Refugee Health Assessment in Children and Adolescents
The refugee health assessment is a detailed check of a child or adolescent who has arrived in...
Bệnh Tiểu Đường
(13 items)Bệnh tiểu đường và chế độ dinh dưỡng
Diet is an important part of managing your diabetes. There is no one-size-fits-all diet for diabetes, because...
Diabetes Medications
If you have type 2 diabetes, you may need medication to help manage your blood sugar levels....
Guidelines for insulin storage and handling
Storage Vials and cartridges of insulin not currently being used should be stored in the refrigerator (2 to 8 degrees)...
Diet and lifestyle
(7 items)Nutrition resources
Scroll down for recommended resources to guide you towards eating a healthier diet.
Drug and alcohol
(11 items)Cocaine, Ecstasy, and Other Drugs
Cocaine and ecstasy are two commonly used illegal drugs. These drugs are damaging to your health and...
Opioid dependence treatment
Opioid dependence treatment is treatment for people who are dependent on opioids. Opioids are pain-relieving medications. There...
Foot and ankle injuries
(5 items)Gãy cổ chân
An ankle fracture is a broken ankle. Fractures can be thin cracks or complete breaks that shatter....
Bong gân cổ chân
An ankle sprain is an ankle injury caused by rolling, twisting or straining the ankle. An ankle...
Chấn thương bàn chân và ngón chân
There are many different types of foot and toe injuries, including fractures. A fracture is a broken...
Đau bàn chân
Foot pain can affect the toes, midfoot, ankles, arches and heel. There are many types and causes...
Móng chân mọc ngược
Ingrown toenails occur when your toenail grows into the skin of the toe. They are most common...
Gastrointestinal conditions
(4 items)Bowel cancer screening
The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program aims to help detect signs of bowel cancer early. Early diagnosis...
Liệu pháp truyền sắt
Iron therapy is when you receive iron through an injection into a vein. This is also called...
Thiếu vitamin B12
Vitamin B12 deficiency occurs when you don’t have enough vitamin B12 in your body. Our bodies need...
Genetic conditions
(3 items)Nguy cơ di truyền mắc các hội chứng ung thư vú hoặc ung thư buồng trứng
One of the known risk factors for breast or ovarian cancer is a family history. Around 5%...
Nguy cơ di truyền mắc các hội chứng ung thư đại trực tràng hoặc ung thư nội mạc tử cung
Around 10 to 15% of all people with colorectal cancer have a family history. Family history means...
Hand and wrist injuries
(6 items)Hội chứng ống cổ tay
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a pinched nerve in your wrist. The pinched nerve causes a...
Co rút cân gan tay
Dupuytren’s contracture is a condition that occurs when the skin under your hand gradually becomes thick and...
Hạch
Ganglia are small cysts. They contain a thick jelly-like material called synovial fluid. Ganglia are also called...
Mallet splints
A mallet splint is designed to keep your finger tip in an over-extended position to allow the...
Ngón tay cò súng
If you have trigger finger, your finger will get stuck or locked after flexing, then snap back...
Tim
(4 items)Reducing your risk of cardiovascular disease
Cardiovascular disease is a term for a range of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels....
Chủng Ngừa
(5 items)Adverse events following immunisation
Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFIs) is the term used to describe certain medical issues that people may...
Chủng Ngừa
Immunisation is the process of getting a vaccine against a serious disease. Vaccines contain very weak forms...
Chích ngừa và mang thai
Getting certain vaccines before, during and after pregnancy protects you and your baby. Vaccines recommended for pregnant...
Chích ngừa cúm
The influenza immunisation is a vaccine that protects against the flu. It’s recommended for anyone over the...
Travel vaccination
Travel vaccinations are vaccines that protect against the serious diseases you may encounter when travelling overseas. Overseas...
Infectious diseases
(2 items)Rabies and bat lyssavirus
Rabies and Australian bat lyssavirus are viruses that spread through bites or scratches from infected animals. These...
Zika virus
Zika is a virus that spreads through infected mosquito bites. It can also be sexually transmitted. In...
Kidney and bladder conditions
(6 items)Tổn thương thận cấp
Acute kidney injury is a form of kidney damage that occurs quickly, over a period of days...
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of urine. This affects 30% to 50% of...
Leg injuries
(3 items)Đau khớp gối
Knee pain is pain that you can feel in the knee joint or around the knee. Knee...
Viêm Bao Hoạt Dịch Khớp
Prepatellar bursitis is a type of knee injury that occurs when the bursa, in the front of...
Đau cẳng chân
Shin pain is type of pain that occurs on the tibia, the shin bone. Shin pain is...
Local health services
(7 items)Community health centres
South Western Sydney Local Health District has 18 community health services across the district providing a range of services:
Emergency care
Note: For emergencies, dial 000 and ask for AMBULANCE.
Multicultural services and translated resources
This page lists resources on many health conditions with translations for non-English speakers. Scroll down to find information from children’s...
Chương trình theo dõi bệnh từ xa
Telemonitoring is when your GP or healthcare professional monitors your health data electronically. Examples of health data...
Triple I (hub)
Triple I is SWSLHD’s centralised intake, information and intervention centre for primary and community health services within...
Lung conditions
(5 items)Viêm Phổi
Pneumonia is a serious lung infection caused by a bacteria or virus. It can affect one or...
Shortness of breath action plan
The Shortness of Breath Action Plan shows different ways to manage your breathlessness. It is completed with...
Medical procedures
(2 items)Vaginal pessaries
A vaginal pessary is a removable device that is put into the vagina. It is used to...
Medical tests
(24 items)Biliary scan
A Biliary scan is a test to detect certain diseases of the gall bladder. It provides information...
Bone scan
A bone scan is useful in diagnosing and assessing a wide range of bone and joint diseases....
Colon transit scan
A Colon Transit scan is a test to examine if there is a problem with the movement...
Gallium scan
A Gallium Scan is a test that is used to detect a number of diseases including infections,...
Gastric emptying scan
A Gastric Emptying Scan is a test to examine if there is a problem with the movement...
Gated heart pool scan
A gated heart pool scan looks at how well the heart is pumping. It may be performed...
Liver spleen scan
A Liver-Spleen scan is a test to examine the liver and/or the spleen for abnormalities. This test...
Lung (V/Q) scan
A lung (V/Q) scan is also known as a lung ventilation and perfusion scan. This test is...
MIBG scan
An MIBG Scan is a test that is used to detect various tumours of the neuro-endocrine system....
Myocardial perfusion scan
A Myocardial Perfusion Scan (also known as a Sestamibi Scan) is a test to examine the blood...
Octreotide scan
An Octreotide scan is a test that is used to detect various tumours of the neuro-endocrine system....
Parathyroid scan
A Parathyroid scan is a test to identify and localise overactive parathyroid gland(s). What do I...
Positron emission tomography scan
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) detects and measures glucose metabolism within the body. PET scans can diagnose certain...
Radioiodine total body search
A Radioiodine Total Body Search detects the presence of residual thyroid tissue or cancer spread in patients...
RBC (red blood cell) liver scan
Liver masses are often found by other tests such as ultrasound or CT scans. An RBC Liver...
Recovering from keyhole surgery
Laparoscopic, or keyhole surgery, involves 3-4 small incisions (cuts) up to 1cm long in the abdomen (stomach)....
Renal cortex scan
A renal cortex scan is also known as a DSMA renal scan. The scan examines the functioning...
Renal scan
A renal scan looks at kidney blood flow and function. It can give information that cannot be...
Sentinel lymph node scan
What is a sentinel lymph node? Lymph is fluid that escapes from blood vessels into the tissues. It travels in...
Thyroid scan
A thyroid scan shows the function and structure of the thyroid gland. It can give information not...
Ultrasound
An ultrasound scan creates a real-time picture of the inside of the body using sound waves. Ultrasound...
White blood cell scan
A white blood cell scan is a test used to detect areas of infection in the body...
Sức khỏe tâm thần
(18 items)Thuốc chống loạn thần
Antipsychotic medications help manage symptoms of psychosis, a serious mental health condition affecting the mind. People with...
Anxiety
Anxiety is the most common mental health issue. It can be a normal and healthy response to stress. It can...
Trầm cảm
Depression is when feel people feel low or down for at least two weeks. Depression can...
Eating disorders
Eating disorders are mental health conditions that cause a person to develop disordered or extreme eating habits....
Psychosis
Psychosis is a serious mental health condition affecting the mind. People with psychosis can experience an altered...
Nervous system
(4 items)Medicinal Cannabis
Cannabis is a type of flowering plant in the family Cannabacae. This plant has been used as...
Respiratory compromise in neuromuscular conditions
People with neuromuscular conditions have a high risk of developing respiratory compromise or failure. Respiratory failure means...
Đột Quỵ
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked. There are two main types...
Cơn thiếu máu não thoáng qua (TIA)
A transient ischaemic attack, also known as a TIA, occurs when blood supply to the brain is...
Sức khỏe người cao tuổi
(7 items)Before entering a Residential Aged Care Home (RACH)
Before entering a Residential Aged Care Home (RACH) it is important for your GP to look at...
Sa Sút Trí Tuệ
Dementia causes a decline in brain function. It affects parts of the brain like memory, thinking, learning,...
Suy giảm nhận thức nhẹ
Mild cognitive impairment is memory loss that is not a normal part of ageing. It affects up...
Older person’s health assessment
An over 75s health assessment is a yearly test that helps your GP to: identify any health...
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of urine. This affects 30% to 50% of...
Chăm sóc giảm nhẹ
(11 items)Managing the final stages of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a serious lung disease that blocks airflow and makes it difficult...
Kiểm soát cơn đau trong chăm sóc giảm nhẹ
More than 65% of palliative care patients experience pain. People with cancer, osteoarthritis, end-stage renal failure, neurological...
Tự chăm sóc đối với gia đình và người thực hiện chăm sóc giảm nhẹ
Caring for someone who is dying is both rewarding and challenging. It is normal to feel distressed...
Rối loạn giấc ngủ trong chăm sóc giảm nhẹ
People who are nearing the end of their lives may have difficulty sleeping. There are many reasons...
Thai Kỳ
(24 items)Cử động thai
Foetal movements is a term that refers to the baby’s movements in the womb during pregnancy. If...
Tăng huyết áp trong thai kỳ và tiền sản giật
Hypertension in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia are two serious medical conditions that can occur at any stage during...
Mental health and pregnancy
Pregnancy can be an emotional time for many women. It’s not uncommon for pregnant women to experience...
Pregnancy and weight gain
During pregnancy, some weight gain is normal. How much weight you gain depends on what you weighed...
Routine antenatal care
Routine antenatal care refers to the regular appointments and tests you have during your pregnancy. You’ll need...
Umbilical Hernia
An umbilical hernia is a lump under the belly button (navel) that may be detected at birth...
Sexual health
(16 items)Tiết dịch âm đạo bất thường
If you are having more vaginal discharge than usual, it may be a sign that something is...
Viêm tinh hoàn
Epididymo-orchitis is inflammation of the testes and epididymides (tubes attached to each testicle). Epididymo-orchitis can be mild...
Permanent Contraception (Steralisation)
Sterilisation is a method that permanently prevents pregnancies. This can be done in both males and females....
Thrush (Vulvovaginal candidiasis)
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection in the vagina. It is caused by a growth of candida...
Tiết dịch niệu đạo ở nam giới
Urethral discharge refers to fluid that leaks from the urethra (the tube that carries urine and semen...
Shortness of breath action plan
(1item)Breathlessness (Dysponea)
Breathlessness, or shortness of breath, can happen for a range of reasons, including: Lung conditions such as...
Skin conditions
(11 items)Cục chai và vết chai
Corns and calluses are areas of thick, hard skin. They mostly form on the feet and toes....
Chàm / viêm da cơ địa
Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a skin condition characterised by dry and irritated skin. Eczema usually...
Ung Thư Hắc Tố
Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. Australia has the highest rate of melanoma in the...
Mụn cóc và mụn cóc lòng bàn chân
Warts and verrucas are small, hard lumps on the skin. They are caused by different strains of...
Supporting your health
(21 items)Carer supports
Caring for a friend or family member can be a difficult, challenging task. Many people provide informal...
Táo bón
Constipation is defined as difficulty passing stools which may be infrequent (<2 per week), painful or hard....
Department of Veterans’ Affairs
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is a government department that offers support for people who have served...
Disability support services
Disability support services are services that help people with disabilities, their families and carers. The Australian government...
Driving and vehicle assessment
If you have a medical condition that could affect your ability to drive safely, you will need...
Energy rebates for medical equipment and low income households
Low Income Household Energy Rebate The NSW Government provides assistance measures to help households with their energy costs. Eligibility for...
Gastroenteritis
Acute gastroenteritis is the sudden onset of diarrhoea, with or without vomiting, fever or abdominal pain. It...
Haematuria (blood in urine)
Blood in urine can be: Macroscopic which means blood can be seen in urine without needing tests...
Hand hygiene
Hand hygiene is the process of cleaning your hands with soap and water to prevent spreading diseases....
Hyperthyroidism
Hyperthyroidism is due to an overactive thyroid. The thyroid is a gland in the neck. It makes...
Make the GP part of your family
What is a GP? GPs, or general practitioners, play a central role in the delivery of general health treatment and...
My Health Record
My Health Record is a secure online summary of your health information. The record keeps information about...
Chương Trình Bảo Hiểm Khuyết Tật Toàn Quốc
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offers financial support for Australians who have permanent and significant disability....
Organ and tissue donation
Organ and tissue donation is the process of donating your organs and tissues to people who are...
Polypharmacy
Polypharmacy is when people are taking five or more medications each day. These can be prescribed, over...
Return to work
Returning to work after an illness can be challenging, but your GP is here to help. Returning...
Self-care for people with cancer
Living with cancer impacts your physical and emotional health in many ways. It’s normal to face challenges...
Subclinical Hyperthyroidism
Subclinical hyperthyroidism is when you have low thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) with normal thyroid hormone levels. TSH...
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin D deficiency occurs when you don’t have enough vitamin D in your body. Vitamin D helps...
Your Healthcare Journey
You are the centre of your healthcare journey You are the best person to be in charge of your own...
Surgical procedures
(4 items)Xuất viện theo tiêu chí
Many people find hospital a worrying and confusing time. Not knowing when they will leave the hospital...
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder and gallstones by keyhole surgery. Sometimes, the surgeon...
Sức khỏe phụ nữ
(25 items)Breast Cancer Survivorship
Breast cancer survival rates are improving. This means that are more and more women who are...
Chronic pelvic pain
Chronic pelvic pain is abdominal and/or pelvic pain that has lasted for at least 6 months. It...
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is an inflammatory illness with lesions of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. It can cause pelvic...
Heavy menstrual bleeding
Heavy menstrual bleeding means a heavy period. This can affect a woman’s quality of life. Most menstrual...
Intermenstrual and post-coital bleeding
Intermenstrual bleeding is bleeding from the vagina that happens when not having a period. Bleeding that happens...
Menopause
Menopause is defined as not having a period for more than a year in a non-pregnant woman....
Pelvic organ prolapse
Pelvic organ prolapse is when one or more pelvic organs bulge into the vagina. This happens when...
Period pain (dysmenorrhoea)
Dysmenorrhoea means a painful period. It is common but often under-diagnosed or treated. It can make life...
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common endocrine disorder. It often affects young women’s metabolism and...
Postmenopausal bleeding
Postmenopausal bleeding is any bleeding from the vagina that happens after menopause. Around one in ten women...
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the physical and psychological symptoms that happen each menstrual cycle. They happen during the...
Subfertility
Fertility means how easy it is for someone to have a baby. Subfertility is when a person...
Thrush (Vulvovaginal candidiasis)
Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection in the vagina. It is caused by a growth of candida...
Urinary incontinence
Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of urine. This affects 30% to 50% of...
Vaginal pessaries
A vaginal pessary is a removable device that is put into the vagina. It is used to...
Wounds
(3 items)Vết thương bỏng
A burn injury occurs when skin is injured by heat. Common causes of a burn injury include...