健康状况
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
肺炎
What is pneumonia? Pneumonia is a serious lung infection caused by a bacteria or virus. It can affect one or both lungs. Pneumonia causes the lungs to become inflamed and can fill with pus or liquid. This makes it hard to breathe. Pneumonia can also cause coughing, chills, fever, pain,...
线粒体疾病
What is mitochondrial disease? Mitochondrial disease is caused by a problem with one or more of the genes that make up mitochondria. Mitochondria are found in nearly all cells in the body and have many functions, but most importantly they produce energy. Often these faulty genes are inherited from your...
囊性纤维化
What is cystic fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that mostly affects your lungs, pancreas and sweat glands. It causes the build up of thick, sticky mucous that makes it difficult for you to breathe and digest food properly. It can increase your risk of lung and sinus infections,...
甲状腺机能减退
What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is when you have an underactive thyroid, causing it to produce lower than normal amounts of thyroid hormone. It can cause symptoms such as tiredness, weight gain, depression and intolerance of cold. Your GP will investigate the cause of your underactive thyroid and may prescribe synthetic...
过敏反应
What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is sometimes life threatening and is always a medical emergency. It is the worst kind of allergic reaction. It usually happens 20 minutes to 2 hours after contact with a food, insect or medicine. Often a person is already allergic to the thing they have an...
畸形或扁平的头部（斜头畸形）
What is plagiocephaly (misshapen or flat head)? Plagiocephaly (misshapen or flat head) is when a baby has an uneven or flat spot on their head. A newborns skull bones are soft, thin and flexible. It is normal and most of the time it will correct itself as the baby grows....
麻疹
What is measles? Measles is a viral disease that spreads easy and can cause severe problems. It remains a common cause of death in children under 5 in some parts of the world. Measles is rare in Australia but remains common in many parts of the world. In most cases,...
脓毒性关节炎
What is septic arthritis? Septic arthritis is an infection in a joint. Somehow bacteria has spread to the joint or bones around it through the bloodstream. It happens more in the legs and feet. It is also more common in children under the age of five years. Children can become...
骨髓炎
What is osteomyelitis? Osteomyelitis is swelling of the bone. It happens when germs (bacteria) spreads from the blood stream to the bone. When it gets into the bone it causes an infection. Staphylococcus aureus is the most common germ involved. The germ could get in through a small skin infection,...