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
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.
猴痘（猴天花）
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...
糖尿病护理
What is diabetes care? Ongoing diabetes care is important. You should see your GP and diabetes care team often to manage your health while living with diabetes. This resource lets you know the types of check-ups you need and how often they should be happening. You could take this with...