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
中暑
What is heatstroke? Heatstroke happens when your body gets too hot. It is more common in summer due to the hot and humid weather. It is the most harmful heat-related illness. If left untreated, heatstroke can damage your brain, heart, kidneys and muscles. Anyone can get heatstroke but older people,...
Diabetes and driving
What is driving with diabetes? Patients with diabetes may be taking medication which increases the risk of low blood sugar while driving. This may affect your ability to drive. Your GP will talk to you about how to manage your diabetes and drive safely.
尿道炎
What is urethritis? Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra (the tube which takes urine from the bladder to outside your body). Most of the time, it is because of a sexually transmitted infection. Anyone can get urethritis. Talk to your GP about treatment options.
视力丧失
What is vision loss? Vision loss means a person cannot see things like they used to, or they cannot see things at all. Vision loss can happen with or without pain. Vision loss can happen suddenly or over time. If you have vision loss, you may need to change the...
带状疱疹
What is shingles? Shingles is an infection. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles is most common in people over 50 years. You can't get shingles if you haven't had chickenpox.
食物过敏和不耐受
What is a food allergy or food intolerance? A food allergy is when the immune system responds to an allergen (an ingredient that is usually harmless) in food. This triggers a reaction, which can range from mild to severe. A mild allergic reaction can cause hives, swelling, itching, redness, discomfort or...
脑膜炎
What is meningitis? Meningitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. It is very rare but serious. If you are worried that you or someone you care for has meningitis, call triple zero (000) immediately.
成人头痛
What is it? Headaches are very common and usually not concerning. Many people can treat their headache with over-the-counter pain medicine, rest and drinking more water. Sometimes, a headache can be a symptom of a serious illness. There are different types of headaches: Tension: This is the most common type...