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
高血压
What is hypertension? Hypertension is the medical name for high blood pressure. High blood pressure means your blood is pumping with more force than normal through your arteries. After a while, this increased pressure can start to damage blood vessels in the brain, heart and kidneys. This could lead to...
败血症
What is sepsis? Sepsis is life-threatening. It needs to be treated quickly. It happens when your body's response to an infection damages your vital organs. Vital organs are your heart, lungs and brain. Anyone can get sepsis. People at higher risk include: Those with a weak immune system Older people...
破伤风
What is tetanus? Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection. It happens when bacteria go into the body through a break in the skin like a cut or a wound. The bacteria is usually in soil, dust and manure, but it can be found anywhere. It affects the brain, nerves and...
风湿性心脏病
What is rheumatic heart disease? Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) happens when your heart is damaged by acute rheumatic fever (ARF). It affects your heart valves. This means your heart cannot pump blood around the body as well as it should. Symptoms of RHD include: Shortness of breath Chest pain Swelling...
急性风湿热
What is acute rheumatic fever? Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is an illness that can be very severe. It can happen when a skin or throat infection caused by a germ called ‘Strep A’ isn’t treated. It is not common, but you are more likely to get it if you have...
疣和赘肉
What are warts/verrucas? Warts and plantar warts (verrucas) are small, hard lumps on the skin. They are caused by a virus. Warts often appear on the feet, hands and face, though they can appear elsewhere on the body. They spread through skin-to-skin contact. They are common in children and teens,...
扳机指
What is trigger finger? Trigger finger happens when your finger is hard to straighten after bending. You might notice a pop or clicking feeling as you bend your finger. Your finger may also feel stiff. In severe cases a trigger finger will get locked or stuck after flexing and may...
亚临床甲状腺功能亢进症
What is subclinical hyperthyroidism? Subclinical hyperthyroidism is when a person has a low amount of thyroid stimulating hormone. It usually does not cause any symptoms. If you have subclinical hyperthyroidism you may not need treatment. Healthy hormone levels are important for overall health. If left untreated, subclinical hyperthyroidism can cause...