家庭虐待和暴力

Domestic and family abuse and violence comes in many forms. This type of violence doesn’t discriminate and...

家庭暴力安全计划

You may need a safety plan if you feel you are at risk of domestic and family...

老年人虐待

Elder abuse is defined by the World Health Organization as “a single or repeated act, or lack...

Female genital mutilation

Female genital mutilation, or cutting, is any procedure that involves partial or total removal of, or injury...

性侵犯

Sexual assault as any type of sexual behaviour that makes someone feel uncomfortable, frightened, intimidated or threatened....

护理石膏

How do I look after my cast? It is important to let the case fully dry. Arm plaster casts can...

锁骨骨折

A clavicle fracture is a break in the collar bone. Your collar bone is one of the...

手臂和手部石膏运动

Why is this important? Your wrist has been put in a cast to stop it from moving so the bones...

肩关节脱臼和不稳定

A shoulder dislocation is when the upper arm bone comes out of the shoulder blade socket. Shoulder...

肩痛

Shoulder pain is very common. It is a sign that all or part of your shoulder is...

背痛

Back pain is the term for pain felt in the spine or back. It can be mild...

异常出血或瘀伤

It’s normal to bruise or bleed after an injury. Abnormal bleeding or bruising is when you bruise...

贫血

Anaemia is when your body does not have enough healthy red blood cells. This reduces the oxygen...

深静脉血栓

Deep vein thrombosis is a type of blood clot that forms in a deep vein (not a...

高血压

Hypertension is the medical name for high blood pressure. High blood pressure means your blood is pumping...

骨髓瘤

Myeloma, also called multiple myeloma, is a type of blood cancer affecting plasma cells. Plasma cells are...

Nose bleed (Epistaxis)

Epistaxis is another name for nose bleeds. It is a common problem in both children and adults....

肺栓塞

A pulmonary embolism is when a blood clot blocks the arteries that supply blood to the lungs....

Septic Arthritis

Septic arthritis is an infection in a joint. Somehow bacteria has spread to the joint or bones...

急性白血病

Acute leukaemia is a type of blood cancer that develops quickly. If you have acute leukaemia, your...

肠癌

Bowel cancer is cancer that affects the colon or rectum. It is also called colorectal cancer. Cancer...

肠癌筛查

Early diagnosis helps reduce the number of Australians who die each year from bowel cancer. The National...

Breast cancer follow up

Follow up with your care team is recommended after treatment for breast cancer. They will check whether...

乳腺癌筛查

Breast cancer screening is a test that checks for early signs of breast cancer. When breast cancer...

乳腺癌生存

  Breast cancer survival rates are improving. This means that are more and more women who are...

宫颈筛查

Cervical screening is a test that checks for early signs of cervical cancer. When cervical cancer is...

慢性淋巴细胞白血病 (CLL)

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) is a type of blood and bone marrow cancer. The bone marrow is...

子宫内膜癌

Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the uterus. Most women who get this type of cancer...

Familial cancer syndromes

When a gene changes, it increases the risk of cancer in a family. This is called a...

患乳腺癌或卵巢癌的家族风险

Around five percent of breast cancers and 15 percent of ovarian cancers are due to a family...

结直肠癌或子宫内膜癌综合征的家族风险

Around 10 to 15% of all people with colorectal cancer have a family history. Family history means...

头颈癌

Head and neck cancer is a general term used for different types of cancers that develop in...

Life after cancer

After treatment for cancer ends, you will have regular appointments with your GP to monitor your health....

肝癌

Liver cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the liver. In people with liver cancer,...

肺癌

Lung cancer is a form of cancer that starts in the lungs. In Australia, more people die...

淋巴瘤

Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system helps the body...

黑色素瘤

Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. Australia has the highest rate of melanoma in the...

Multidisciplinary teams in cancer care

When you have been diagnosed with cancer, you will be cared for by a whole team of...

骨髓瘤

Myeloma, also called multiple myeloma, is a type of blood cancer affecting plasma cells. Plasma cells are...

肥胖相关疾病

Obesity can affect a person’s overall health and wellbeing. People with a body mass index of more...

食管癌

Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells that line the oesophagus. The...

卵巢癌

Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the ovaries. In people with this type of cancer, cells...

Self-care for people with cancer

Living with cancer impacts your physical and emotional health in many ways. It’s normal to face challenges...

ADHD in children

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common developmental disorder that affects how people behave. Children with ADHD may...

Autism in children

Autism spectrum disorder (autism for short) affects how someone thinks, feels, acts and behaves with others. Signs...

儿童行为问题

Some children act differently to other children. Behaving differently isn’t always a problem. But, if your child’s...

胎记(婴儿血管瘤)

An infantile haemangioma is the most common type of birthmark in babies. They often appear a few...

儿童发育担忧

GPs use milestones to track your child’s development. Milestones are the skills and tasks children can do...

发育里程碑

GPs use milestones to track your child’s development. Milestones are the skills and tasks children can do...

遗尿

Enuresis is involuntary bedwetting during sleep in a child under 5 years old. It is a common...

儿童眼部问题

Eye problems are common in children. These problems can happen because of injury, infection or begin at...

腹股沟疝(儿童肿块或肿胀)

An inguinal hernia is a lump that occurs in the groin. Lumps in the groin area in...

Misshapen or flat head (Plagiocephaly)

Plagiocephaly (misshapen or flat head) is when a baby has an uneven or flat spot on their...

Newborn checks

Newborn checks are routine assessments of all infants at 1 to 4 weeks of life, and 6...

儿童阴茎和包皮

The foreskin is the loose skin at the head of the penis. The foreskin usually won’t pull...

Preterm and low birth weight in infants

Preterm infants are born before 37 weeks of gestation. Low-birth-weight infants are babies weighing under 2500g at...

儿童身材矮小

A child with short stature is much shorter than other children of the same age. When a...

发脾气

Temper tantrums, also known as tantrums, are emotional outbursts. If your child is having a tantrum, they...

斜颈

Torticollis is a when a baby has its head is tilted to one side. It is usually...

Tounge-tie

Tongue-tie is a condition which is present at birth. It is when the band which connects the...

脐疝

An umbilical hernia is a lump under the belly button. You might find it after the baby...

睾丸未降

Undescended testes is when a testicle hasn’t moved into the bag of skin below the penis (the...

Unsettled or crying baby

It is very common for a baby to cry a lot during the first 12 months. This...

儿童和青少年的焦虑症

An anxiety disorder is when we often feel very anxious. This can be anxious about something specific...

儿童和青少年的行为障碍

A behavioural disorder is when a child has difficulty with their emotions and behaviours. Their behaviour can...

儿童和青少年强迫症

A compulsive disorder is when a person has repeated unwanted thoughts or the need to repeat a...

儿童和青少年的抑郁和双相情感障碍

A depressive disorder is when a person has low mood, less interest or enjoyment in activities and...

儿童和青少年精神障碍

Getting a diagnosis of a psychotic disorder will depend how long, how bad and in what ways...

卡介苗疫苗接种

The BCG vaccine is the vaccine for tuberculosis, also known as TB. Tuberculosis is a serious bacterial...

细支气管炎

Bronchiolitis is a common type of viral chest infection. It usually happens in babies under 12 months...

Diabetes in children

Diabetes happens in children when the glucose level in their blood stays high. Everybody has glucose in...

Eczema in children

Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a common skin condition causing dry, itchy skin that can become...

儿童眼部问题

Eye problems are common in children. These problems can happen because of injury, infection or begin at...

Foreign objects inhaled

It is very common for small children to put items in their mouths, and then potentially inhale...

Headaches in children

Headaches are a common pain syndrome seen in children, along with recurrent abdominal and leg pains. The...

Heart murmur in children and adolescents

A heart murmur is when the blood makes an extra noise in the heart. Normal heart sounds...

幼年特发性关节炎

Juvenile idiopathic arthritis is a type of arthritis that develops in a child aged 16 or younger....

儿童颈部肿块

It is very common for children to develop lumps in their necks. The most common cause is...

儿童阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停

Obstructive sleep apnoea is when something partly or completely blocks the throat during sleep. This causes breathing...

Pain Relief for Children with Acute Pain

Acute pain is pain that has been present for under 6 weeks. Acute pain usually comes on...

儿童的身体运动

Regular physical activity is essential for your child’s health, growth and development. Kids need to be active...

儿童皮疹

A rash is a change in colour and texture of the skin. They can feel hot, itchy,...

儿童体重管理

Weight management in children is about making long-term changes that support a healthy lifestyle. The goal is...

Coronavirus and aged care facilities

A COVID-19 outbreak is a serious health risk for people who live in residential aged care facilities....

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

A new type of coronavirus was detected in late 2019. This virus can cause a severe respiratory...

COVID-19: Self-isolation

A new type of coronavirus was detected in late 2019. This virus can cause a severe respiratory illness called coronavirus...

如何在家管理COVID-19

我可以在家管理COVID-19吗?悉尼西南区正在朝着人们自我管理COVID-19感染的方向发展。这是…

Stopping the spread of COVID-19

A new type of coronavirus was detected in late 2019. This virus can cause a severe respiratory illness called coronavirus...

Refugee Health Assessment for Adults

A refugee health assessment is a detailed check of a person who has arrived in Australia as...

Refugee Health Assessment for Children and Adolescents

The refugee health assessment is a detailed check of a child or adolescent who has arrived in...

糖尿病和饮食

Diet is an important part of managing your diabetes. There is no one-size-fits-all diet for diabetes, because...

Diabetes and driving

Patients with diabetes may be taking medication which increases the risk of high blood sugar while driving. ...

糖尿病和怀孕

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are pregnant, you need special care. If...

糖尿病眼科筛查

Diabetes is not just a disease that affects your blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can...

糖尿病足部筛查

Diabetes is not just a disease that affects your blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can...

Diabetes in children

Diabetes happens in children when the glucose level in their blood stays high. Everybody has glucose in...

糖尿病肾脏筛查

High blood sugar levels can damage your kidneys. Undiagnosed kidney damage can lead to serious health issues....

糖尿病药物

If you have type 2 diabetes, you may need medication to help manage your blood sugar levels....

妊娠糖尿病

Diabetes develops if the body can’t make enough insulin. Insulin helps the body to absorb sugar from...

胰岛素储存和处理指引

Storage Vials and cartridges of insulin not currently being used should be stored in the refrigerator (2 to 8 degrees)...

低血糖

Hypoglycaemia is low blood sugar and it’s one of the most common problems related to diabetes. Taking...

肥胖相关疾病

Obesity can affect a person’s overall health and wellbeing. People with a body mass index of more...

Pre-diabetes

After you eat, your body breaks down food into glucose, a type of sugar. A hormone called...

糖尿病女性孕前计划

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are thinking about having a baby, pre-pregnancy...

自我监测血糖

Self-monitoring of blood glucose is recommended for all people with type 1 diabetes. It is also recommended...

1型糖尿病

Type 1 diabetes is when your pancreas is unable to make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that...

2型糖尿病

Diabetes develops if the body can’t make enough insulin. After you eat, your body breaks down food...

运动的好处

It can sometimes seem too hard to exercise, with time, money, tiredness and other factors getting in the way. However,...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (myalgic encephalitis) is a chronic disease that can affect many of the bodies systems....

保持健康的行为改变

Sometimes getting the motivation to change our lifestyle is easy but actually making that change and sticking with it can...

营养资源

Scroll down for recommended resources to guide you towards eating a healthier diet. 

肥胖相关疾病

Obesity can affect a person’s overall health and wellbeing. People with a body mass index of more...

计划减重

Being overweight or obese can have an impact on your health, but even small amounts of weight...

问题赌博

Some people can gamble responsibly, but others find it hard to stop. Gambling becomes a problem when...

戒烟

Smoking is the greatest cause of preventable illness and death in Australia. Around two-thirds of long-term smokers...

Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency means you don’t have enough vitamin D in your body. Vitamin D helps our...

Weight management in adults

Managing your weight can lower your risk of developing health conditions. Overweight and obesity is associated with conditions...

酒精

Alcohol is a legal drug in Australia for people over the age of 18. However, alcohol use...

大麻

Cannabis is the most commonly used illegal drug in Australia. It is used in three main forms:...

可卡因、摇头丸和其他药物

Cocaine and ecstasy are two commonly used illegal drugs. These drugs are damaging to your health and...

甲基苯丙胺

Methamphetamine is an illegal stimulant which is often called ‘crystal meth’ or ‘ice’. Methamphetamine gives you a...

针头和注射器计划

Needle and syringe services in South Western Sydney Find your closest Needle and Syringe Program outlet below.

阿片类药物依赖性治疗

Opioid dependence treatment is treatment for people who are dependent on opioids. Opioids are pain-relieving medications. There...

阿片类药物

There are many types of opioids, including prescription opioids such as morphine and illegal opioids such as...

安全的注射做法

What should I do? People who inject drugs can place themselves at risk of HIV, hepatitis C and other blood...

Ear Infection

Ear infection happens when fluid builds up behind the ear drum. This is the middle part of...

Sinusitis

Sinusitis means infection or inflammation of the sinuses. Your sinuses are in your cheeks, forehead and around...

Tonsilitis

Tonsilitis is swelling of the tonsils. The tonsils are lymph nodes in the back of the mouth and...

白内障

A cataract is when the lens in your eye becomes cloudy. Inside our eyes, we have a...

糖尿病眼科筛查

Diabetes is not just a disease that affects your blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can...

Eye Injury

An eye injury can happen due to an accident, sports injury, or if you get something in...

儿童眼部问题

Eye problems are common in children. These problems can happen because of injury, infection or begin at...

Eyelid lesions

An eyelid lesion is a lump on the eyelid. They are common and can be painful or...

线粒体疾病

Mitochondrial disease is caused by a problem with one or more of the genes that make up...

Pterygium

Pterygium is a fleshy overgrowth on the surface of the eye. It is common and can affect...

Red eye

Redness of the eye is common. It can occur in one or both eyes. It happens when...

Vision loss

Vision loss means a person cannot see things like they used to, or they cannot see things...

踝关节骨折

An ankle fracture is a broken ankle. Fractures can be thin cracks or complete breaks that shatter....

脚踝扭伤

An ankle sprain is an ankle injury caused by rolling, twisting or straining the ankle. An ankle...

足部和脚趾损伤

There are many things which can cause foot or toe pain and injury. Most foot and toe...

脚部疼痛

Foot pain can affect the toes, midfoot, ankles, arches and heel. There are many types and causes...

脚趾甲内长

Ingrown toenails occur when your toenail grows into the skin of the toe. They are most common...

肠癌

Bowel cancer is cancer that affects the colon or rectum. It is also called colorectal cancer. Cancer...

肠癌筛查

Early diagnosis helps reduce the number of Australians who die each year from bowel cancer. The National...

Bowel polyps

A bowel polyp is an abnormal growth on the inside of the large bowel. Approximately 50% of...

Coeliac Disease

Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease. It happens when the immune system reacts badly to gluten. Gluten...

便秘

Constipation is when you find it hard to empty your bowel (have a bowel movement). It will...

Gastroenteritis

Acute gastroenteritis or gastro is the sudden onset of loose poo known as diarrhoea. Some people may...

Gastroenteritis

Gastroenteritis (gastro) is a common condition which affects the gut. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach pain and...

Indigestion and reflux

When you chew and swallow food, it is pushed down into the stomach by different muscles. Sometimes,...

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is the name for two conditions. They are both caused by a problem...

缺铁性贫血

Iron deficiency anaemia is a type of anaemia caused by a lack of iron. You need iron...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is when your gut is irritated. Around one in five Australian experience IBS...

肥胖相关疾病

Obesity can affect a person’s overall health and wellbeing. People with a body mass index of more...

Splenomegaly

The spleen is on the left side of the belly. It filters the blood and removes abnormal...

维生素B12缺乏症

Vitamin B12 deficiency means you don’t have enough vitamin B12 in your body. Our bodies need vitamin...

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome (myalgic encephalitis) is a chronic disease that can affect many of the bodies systems....

患乳腺癌或卵巢癌的家族风险

Around five percent of breast cancers and 15 percent of ovarian cancers are due to a family...

结直肠癌或子宫内膜癌综合征的家族风险

Around 10 to 15% of all people with colorectal cancer have a family history. Family history means...

血色病

Haemochromatosis causes the body to absorb too much iron from food. The condition is genetic, which means...

线粒体疾病

Mitochondrial disease is caused by a problem with one or more of the genes that make up...

腕管综合征

Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by a pinched nerve in your wrist. The pinched nerve causes a...

Dislocated finger

A dislocated finger is a common hand injury. It happens when the bones in the finger are...

掌腱膜挛缩症

Dupuytren’s Contracture happens when the skin under your hand slowly thickens and gets tight. This can force...

神经节囊肿

Ganglia are small cysts, they are also known as ganglion cysts. They look like small bumps and...

木槌手指夹板

A mallet splint is designed to keep your finger tip in an over-extended position to allow the...

舟状骨骨折

A scaphoid fracture is a break in one of the bones in your wrist. They usually happen...

扳机指

If you have trigger finger, your finger may get stuck or locked after flexing. Trigger finger is...

胸痛

Chest pain can feel like a dull ache, a sharp stab, or a crushing or burning sensation....

心力衰竭

Heart failure is when your heart can’t pump enough blood to the rest of your body. The...

Heart murmur in children and adolescents

A heart murmur is when the blood makes an extra noise in the heart. Normal heart sounds...

居家血压测量

Measuring your blood pressure at home is an easy way to help your GP understand how your...

肥胖相关疾病

Obesity can affect a person’s overall health and wellbeing. People with a body mass index of more...

降低患心血管疾病的风险

Cardiovascular disease is a term for a range of diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels....

Rheumatic Heart Disease

What is rheumatic heart disease? Rheumatic fever can cause damage to the heart. This is called rheumatic heart disease. The...

免疫接种后的不良事件

  Adverse Events Following Immunisation (AEFIs) is the term used to describe certain medical issues that people may...

卡介苗疫苗接种

The BCG vaccine is the vaccine for tuberculosis, also known as TB. Tuberculosis is a serious bacterial...

免疫接种

Immunisation is the process of getting a vaccine against a serious disease. Vaccines work by producing an...

免疫接种和怀孕

Getting certain vaccines before, during and after pregnancy protects you and your baby. Vaccines for pregnant women...

流感免疫接种

The influenza (flu) vaccine protects against the flu. The vaccine helps reduce the risk of getting sick...

旅行疫苗接种

Travel vaccinations are vaccines that protect against the serious diseases you may encounter when travelling overseas. Overseas...

麻疹

Measles is a viral disease that spreads easy and can cause severe problems. It remains a common...

Meningitis

Meningitis can be caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. It is very rare but serious. If...

Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is swelling of the bone. It happens when germs (bacteria) spreads from the blood stream to...

Rabies and bat lyssavirus

Rabies and Australian bat lyssavirus are viruses that spread through bites or scratches from infected animals. These...

Staphylococcal (Staph) Infections

Staphylococcus aureus (or ‘staph’) and Group A streptococcus (GAS) are kinds of bacteria which can be found...

Zika virus

Zika is a virus that spreads through infected mosquito bites. It can also be sexually transmitted. In...

急性肾脏损伤

Acute kidney injury is a form of kidney damage that occurs quickly, over a few hours to...

慢性肾病

Your kidneys filter the blood in your body, removing waste products that can harm your organs. If...

肾脏感染(肾盂肾炎)

Kidney infections happen when bacteria enters your body via the urethra (the tube you pass urine through)....

肾结石

Kidney stones are small, hard deposits that form in the kidneys. They are common and can be...

肥胖相关疾病

Obesity can affect a person’s overall health and wellbeing. People with a body mass index of more...

蛋白尿

Proteinuria is the medical name for protein in the urine. There is usually a small amount of...

尿失禁

  Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of urine. This affects 30% to 50% of...

Urinary tract infections (UTIs)

A urinary tract infection (UTI) happens when germs get into the urethra, bladder, vagina or kidneys. They...

膝部疼痛

Knee pain is pain you can feel in the knee joint or around the knee. Knee pain...

髌前滑囊炎(女佣膝盖)

Prepatellar bursitis is a type of knee injury that occurs when the bursa, in the front of...

胫骨疼痛

The shin bone (tibia) is the large bone at the front of the lower leg. Shin pain...

脂肪肝疾病

Healthy livers have very little or no fat in them. But if you drink too much alcohol,...

乙型肝炎

Hepatitis B is a virus that affects the liver. The virus is spread through body fluids such...

丙型肝炎

Hepatitis C is a virus that affects your liver. It is spread by direct blood contact such...

Jaundice in babies

Jaundice in babies is common. Signs of jaundice in a baby include yellow skin, yellow eyes, fatigue...

肥胖相关疾病

Obesity can affect a person’s overall health and wellbeing. People with a body mass index of more...

Community Health Centres

Community Health Centres are open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.00pm.

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...

Triple I

Triple I is South Western Sydney Local Health District’s (SWSLHD) centralised Community Health intake service. It offers...

呼吸急促(呼吸困难)

Breathlessness is shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing. It can happen for a number of reasons, including:...

细支气管炎

Bronchiolitis is a common type of viral chest infection. It usually happens in babies under 12 months...

慢性阻塞性肺病(COPD)

COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, describes a range of lung diseases, including emphysema, chronic bronchitis, non-reversible...

囊性纤维化

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic condition that mostly affects your lungs, pancreas and sweat glands. It causes...

终末期呼吸系统疾病

End-stage respiratory disease is when a lung disease reaches a stage where the person with the disease...

吸入装置

You may need to use a medicine called an ‘inhaled medicine’. These types of medicines can only be delivered using...

肺癌

Lung cancer is a form of cancer that starts in the lungs. In Australia, more people die...

肥胖相关疾病

Obesity can affect a person’s overall health and wellbeing. People with a body mass index of more...

儿童持续性咳嗽

A cough is a very common symptom in children. It can be caused by many different things....

肺炎

Pneumonia is a serious lung infection caused by a bacteria or virus. It can affect one or...

呼吸急促行动计划

The Shortness of Breath Action Plan shows different ways to manage your breathlessness. It is completed with...

矽肺病

Silica is a common mineral which can be found in bricks, tiles and concrete. Silica can become...

哮咳(百日咳)

Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is a life-threatening infection in vulnerable people. Symptoms are similar to...

结肠镜检查

A colonoscopy uses a long, snake like tube with a light and camera to look inside the...

透析

Your kidneys filter the blood in your body. They remove waste products that could harm your vital...

铁剂治疗

Iron therapy is when you get iron injected into your vein through an intravenous (IV) infusion. Your...

药物终止妊娠

A medical termination uses medication to end a pregnancy. It is safe and effective for pregnancies up...

阴道子宫托

A vaginal pessary is a removable device that is put into the vagina. It is used to...

新州自愿辅助死亡

Voluntary assisted dying (VAD) means a person can ask for medical help to end their life. The...

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...

肝脾扫描

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....

心肌灌注扫描

A Myocardial Perfusion Scan (also known as a Sestamibi Scan) is a test to examine the blood...

奥曲肽扫描

An Octreotide scan is a test that is used to detect various tumours of the neuro-endocrine system....

口服葡萄糖耐受性测试

An oral glucose tolerance test, or OGTT, is a test that looks at the amount of glucose...

甲状旁腺扫描

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(红细胞)肝脏扫描

Liver masses are often found by other tests such as ultrasound or CT scans. An RBC Liver...

锁孔手术后恢复

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...

前哨淋巴结扫描

What is a sentinel lymph node? Lymph is fluid that escapes from blood vessels into the tissues. It travels in...

皮肤活检

A skin biopsy is a quick and simple procedure that removes a small sample of skin for...

甲状腺扫描

A thyroid scan shows the function and structure of the thyroid gland. It can give information not...

超声波

An ultrasound scan creates a real-time picture of the inside of the body using sound waves. Ultrasound...

白细胞扫描

A white blood cell scan is a test used to detect areas of infection in the body...

抗精神病药物

Psychosis is a serious mental health condition. It is when a person cannot tell the difference between...

焦虑症

Anxiety is when you feel anxious or stressed without a clear reason. It is the most common...

丧亲、悲伤和丧失

Bereavement is the process of coping with the death of a family member or close friend. If...

抑郁症

Depression is a mental health condition that affects your mood. One in six people will experience depression...

进食障碍

Eating disorders are mental health conditions that cause a person to develop disordered or extreme eating habits....

灾难期间的精神健康

A disaster can include heatwaves, bushfires, droughts, floods, severe storms and tropical cyclones, earthquakes, tsunamis and landslides....

精神健康治疗计划

A mental health treatment plan is written for people with mental ill-health. If you have mental health...

肥胖相关疾病

Obesity can affect a person’s overall health and wellbeing. People with a body mass index of more...

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition. It is when a person experiences intense...

问题赌博

Some people can gamble responsibly, but others find it hard to stop. Gambling becomes a problem when...

精神病

Psychosis is a serious mental health condition affecting the mind. People with psychosis can experience an altered...

自我伤害

Self harm is when someone purposely hurts a part of their body. Some common forms of self-harm...

自杀的想法

Sometimes, people have thoughts about wanting to harm themselves or end their life. These thoughts may occur...

药用大麻

Medicinal cannabis comes from the cannabis plant (also called marijuana). Most medicinal cannabis contains cannabidiol (CBD) and...

中风

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to the brain is blocked. There are two main types...

短暂性脑缺血发作 (TIA)

A Transient Ischaemic Attack, also known as a TIA, is a minor stroke. It occurs when blood...

ADHD in adults

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental disorder that affects how people behave. People with ADHD...

ADHD in children

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common developmental disorder that affects how people behave. Children with ADHD may...

Autism in children

Autism spectrum disorder (autism for short) affects how someone thinks, feels, acts and behaves with others. Signs...

痴呆症

Dementia causes a decline in brain function. It affects parts of the brain like memory, thinking, learning,...

女性癫痫和怀孕

If you have epilepsy and want to fall pregnant, there are some issues you need to be...

成人头痛

Headaches are very common and usually not concerning. Many people can treat their headache with over-the-counter pain...

轻度认知障碍

Mild cognitive impairment is memory loss that is not a normal part of ageing. It affects up...

Respiratory muscle weakness

Respiratory muscle weakness can be a serious problem for people who live with neuromuscular disease. The most...

预先护理计划

预先护理计划 (Advance care planning) 是指为你将来的医疗护理制定的计划。如果有一天你病情严重到无法做出决定或者进行沟通的程度,那么医生可以参照你的计划进行治疗。

在进入老年护理院所(RACH)之前

Before entering a Residential Aged Care Home (RACH) it is important for your GP to look at...

白内障

A cataract is when the lens in your eye becomes cloudy. Inside our eyes, we have a...

痴呆症

Dementia causes a decline in brain function. It affects parts of the brain like memory, thinking, learning,...

老年人虐待

Elder abuse is defined by the World Health Organization as “a single or repeated act, or lack...

轻度认知障碍

Mild cognitive impairment is memory loss that is not a normal part of ageing. It affects up...

老年人健康评估

An over 75s health assessment is a yearly test that helps your GP to: identify any health...

骨质疏松

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that makes it weaker and more likely to fracture. There...

姑息治疗

Palliative care is a specific type of care for people who have a life-limiting illness. Palliative care...

姑息治疗中家人和护理人员的自我护理

Caring for someone who has a life-limiting illness is hard but rewarding. It is normal to feel...

带状疱疹

Shingles is an infection. It is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox. Shingles is most common...

姑息治疗中的睡眠障碍

People nearing the end of their lives may have trouble sleeping. There are many reasons why sleep...

尿失禁

  Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of urine. This affects 30% to 50% of...

慢性疼痛

Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than expected. It usually occurs after an injury or disease....

成人头痛

Headaches are very common and usually not concerning. Many people can treat their headache with over-the-counter pain...

急性疼痛的药物选择

There are two main types of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain starts suddenly and is usually...

姑息治疗疼痛管理

More than 65% of palliative care patients experience a form of pain from mild to severe, depending...

肩痛

Shoulder pain is very common. It is a sign that all or part of your shoulder is...

挥鞭样损伤

Whiplash happens when your head moves very quickly one way and then back again. It can happen...

妊娠期贫血

Anaemia means you don’t have enough red blood cells in your blood. It’s often caused by low...

产前筛查

A fetal anomaly, sometimes called a birth defect, is when there is a change to part of...

妊娠期哮喘

If you have asthma and are pregnant, your asthma control can change. Some women have an increase...

剖腹产后分娩

For women who have had one or more caesarean sections in the past, you may have the...

妊娠中后期出血

Bleeding in mid to late pregnancy is any bleeding from 20 weeks to full term. It can...

Rh阴性血女性出血

Every person has one of four blood types (A, B, AB or O). These blood types are...

应对妊娠失败

What will my healthcare team do? Your healthcare team can answer many of the medical questions you may have regarding...

糖尿病和怀孕

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are pregnant, you need special care. If...

扩宫和刮宫术

A Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) is an operation performed on women to scrape away the lining of...

女性癫痫和怀孕

If you have epilepsy and want to fall pregnant, there are some issues you need to be...

Fetal movements

Fetal movements is a term that refers to the baby’s movements in the womb during pregnancy. Your...

妊娠糖尿病

Diabetes develops if the body can’t make enough insulin. Insulin helps the body to absorb sugar from...

妊娠剧吐

Around 72% of pregnant women experience nausea with or without vomiting during pregnancy. Usually it starts between...

妊娠高血压和妊娠毒血症

Hypertension in pregnancy and pre-eclampsia are health concerns that can affect pregnant women at any stage. Hypertension...

Improving breast milk supply

Sometimes, women have a low breastmilk supply after birth. There are many reasons why a woman’s breast...

药物终止妊娠

A medical termination uses medication to end a pregnancy. It is safe and effective for pregnancies up...

Medication during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Most medicines are safe to take at the recommended dose while breast feeding. Tell your doctor if...

精神健康与怀孕

Pregnancy can be an emotional time for many women. It’s not uncommon for pregnant women to experience...

流产

A miscarriage is a pregnancy loss that occurs within the fi­rst 20 weeks. This is usually confirmed...

妊娠肥胖症

It is normal to gain weight during pregnancy. However, being overweight or obese before pregnancy, or putting...

会阴撕裂随访

It is common for women to have some form of tear during a vaginal birth. A tear...

计划生孩子

If you’re planning to have a baby, it’s important to see your GP for a pre-conception visit...

Postnatal care

After you have a baby, you should see your GP soon after. They will check your body...

糖尿病女性孕前计划

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are thinking about having a baby, pre-pregnancy...

怀孕和体重增加

During pregnancy, some weight gain is normal. How much weight you gain depends on what you weighed...

常规产前护理

Routine antenatal care refers to the regular appointments and tests you have during your pregnancy. You’ll need...

手术终止妊娠

Surgical termination of pregnancy is a safe day-surgery procedure. It can be performed anywhere between 7 to...

妊娠甲状腺疾病

Your thyroid gland is located in your neck, near the base of your throat. It makes hormones...

异常阴道分泌物

Vaginal discharge is a fluid that comes out of your vagina. It is normally clear or white....

女性急性盆腔疼痛

Acute pelvic pain is soreness that’s felt in your lower stomach area. The pain may feel short,...

女性急性盆腔疼痛

Acute pelvic pain is soreness that’s felt in your lower stomach area. The pain may feel short,...

衣原体疾病

Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection. It’s caused by bacteria. You get chlamydia by having unprotected...

接触者追踪

You’ve just found out you have a sexually transmitted infection (STI). There’s a lot going through your...

睾丸附睾炎

Epididymo-orchitis is the painful swelling of the testes and the tubes attached to each testicle. It is...

生殖器溃疡

Genital ulcers are small sores on your penis, vagina or anus. They can be caused by infections...

生殖器疣

Genital warts, or Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), is a sexually transmitted infection caused by strains of the...

淋病

Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria. Common symptoms include genital discharge, pain when urinating...

疱疹

Herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. As many as one...

HIV暴露

People can become exposed to HIV in several ways. This may be from unprotected sex, sharing needles...

艾滋病毒携带者

Living with HIV is the term used to describe people who are HIV-positive. Over the last three...

永久避孕(绝育)

Permanent contraception stops a person from being able to reproduce. There is an option for people with...

HIV暴露前预防(PrEP)

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a medication that greatly reduces the risk of getting HIV. PrEP is recommended...

性健康筛检

Sexual health screening is testing for one or more sexually transmitted infections (STIs). You might need a...

梅毒

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection. It’s a bacterial infection that spreads by having unprotected sex or...

鹅口疮(外阴阴道念珠菌病)

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection in the vagina. It is caused by a growth of candida...

男性尿道分泌物

Urethral discharge is when fluid leaks from the tube that carries urine and semen through the penis....

痤疮

Acne is a condition causing spots and painful bumps on the skin, also known as pimples. Acne...

蜂窝织炎

Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection. The infected area may be swollen, red, hot and tender. Common...

鸡眼和老茧

Corns and calluses are patches of thick, hard skin. They usually form on feet and toes but...

湿疹(特应性皮炎)

Eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is dry and irritated skin. Eczema often appears on the face, neck,...

手部骨折

A hand fracture is a break in a bone in the hand (metacarpal fracture) or fingers (phalanx...

风疹(荨麻疹)

Hives (urticaria) is a type of itchy skin rash. The raised bumps (wheals) appear when skin cells...

黑色素瘤

Melanoma is a serious form of skin cancer. Australia has the highest rate of melanoma in the...

瘙痒

Pruritus is the medical word for itchy skin. There are many reasons why your skin can itch....

牛皮癣

Psoriasis is a type of skin condition that usually appears as an elevated round or oval patch...

儿童皮疹

A rash is a change in colour and texture of the skin. They can feel hot, itchy,...

Scabies

Scabies is a skin problem. It is caused by tiny mites. They burrow into the skin and...

怀孕期间的皮肤疾病 - 皮疹和瘙痒

During pregnancy, you may experience some changes to your skin. Sometimes, you can experience a rash or...

疣和赘肉

Warts and verrucas are small, hard lumps on the skin. They are caused by different strains of...

肥胖相关疾病

Obesity can affect a person’s overall health and wellbeing. People with a body mass index of more...

阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停

Obstructive sleep apnoea is when something partly or completely blocks the throat during sleep. This causes breathing...

睡眠卫生

Sleep hygiene means good sleep habits – the things you can do to give yourself the best...

亲人去世后

After a loved one has died, your GP may sign a certificate that confirms the death. You...

尿中带血(血尿)

Haematuria is when there is blood in the urine. It can be: Visible: It is possible to...

Chickenpox and pregnancy

Chickenpox is an infectious disease. It is very contagious and anyone of any age can catch it....

退伍军人事务部

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is a government department that offers support for people who have served...

残疾支持服务

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...

医疗设备和低收入家庭的能源返款

Low Income Household Energy Rebate The NSW Government provides assistance measures to help households with their energy costs. Eligibility for...

食物过敏和不耐受

A food allergy is when the immune system responds to an allergen (an ingredient that is usually harmless)...

Hand hygiene

Hand hygiene is the process of cleaning your hands with soap and water to prevent spreading diseases....

中暑

Heatstroke happens when your body gets too hot. It is more common in summer due to the...

甲状腺机能亢进

Hyperthyroidism is due to an overactive thyroid. The thyroid is a gland in the neck. It makes...

甲状腺机能减退

Hypothyroidism is when you have an underactive thyroid, causing it to produce lower than normal amounts of...

让家庭医生成为你家庭的一部分

What is a GP? GPs, or general practitioners, play a central role in the delivery of general health treatment and...

管理死亡的最后阶段

Managing the final stages of dying involves careful planning. It’s important the person’s wishes are respected. As...

机动车事故

If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident in NSW, the compulsory third party (CTP) Green...

我的健康记录

My Health Record is a secure online summary of your health information. The record keeps information about...

全国残疾保险计划

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) offers financial support for Australians who have permanent and significant disability....

器官和组织捐赠

Organ and tissue donation is the process of donating your organs and tissues to people who are...

多重用药

Polypharmacy is when people are taking five or more medications each day. These can be prescribed, over...

粪便潜血检查阳性结果

  A Faecal Occult Blood Test (FOBT) looks for blood in your bowel motion (poo). A positive result...

为热浪做好准备

A heatwave is when there are more than three days in a row with a temperature above...

Return to work after an illness

Returning to work after an illness can be challenging, but your GP is here to help. Returning...

Rheumatic fever

What is rheumatic fever? Rheumatic fever can happen if a throat infection isn’t treated. It can affect your joints, heart,...

Self-care for people with cancer

Living with cancer impacts your physical and emotional health in many ways. It’s normal to face challenges...

自我监测血糖

Self-monitoring of blood glucose is recommended for all people with type 1 diabetes. It is also recommended...

Support for carers

Caring for someone can be a challenging task. Many people provide informal support for friends or family...

旅行健康建议

When you travel, it is important to think about your health. This is especially true if you...

理解死亡过程

What happens when a person is dying? It is very difficult to predict exactly what will happen. Some people deteriorate...

你的医疗保健之旅

You are the centre of your healthcare journey You are the best person to be in charge of your own...

以标准为依据的出院流程

Many people find hospital a worrying and confusing time. Not knowing when they will leave the hospital...

扩宫和刮宫术

A Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) is an operation performed on women to scrape away the lining of...

腹腔镜胆囊切除术

A laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the removal of the gallbladder and gallstones by keyhole surgery. Sometimes, the surgeon...

手术终止妊娠

Surgical termination of pregnancy is a safe day-surgery procedure. It can be performed anywhere between 7 to...

Weight management surgery

 Weight management surgery refers to a surgical intervention designed to reduce the size of the stomach to...

Abnormal vaginal bleeding

Abnormal vaginal bleeding includes intermenstrual bleeding, postcoital bleeding, and postmenopausal bleeding. These are symptoms, not a diagnosis....

Absent periods (Amenorrhoea)

Periods happen as part of the natural menstrual cycle. They usually happen every month. It is normal...

乳房肿胀

Breast engorgement is swelling of the breast. It may happen when you start breastfeeding and can also...

宫颈筛查

Cervical screening is a test that checks for early signs of cervical cancer. When cervical cancer is...

慢性盆腔疼痛

Chronic pelvic pain is abdominal and/or pelvic pain that has lasted for at least 6 months. It...

扩宫和刮宫术

A Dilatation and Curettage (D&C) is an operation performed on women to scrape away the lining of...

子宫内膜癌

Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the uterus. Most women who get this type of cancer...

Endometriosis

Endometriosis is an inflammatory illness with lesions of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus. It can cause pelvic...

Factor V leiden in pregnancy

Factor V Leiden is a gene mutation. It can increase your chance of developing an abnormal blood...

Female genital mutilation

Female genital mutilation, or cutting, is any procedure that involves partial or total removal of, or injury...

Heavy menstrual bleeding

Heavy menstrual bleeding means a heavy period. This can affect a woman’s quality of life. Most menstrual...

Improving breast milk supply

Sometimes, women have a low breastmilk supply after birth. There are many reasons why a woman’s breast...

长效避孕药

Long-acting contraceptives are birth-control devices that stay in your body for a long time (from one month...

乳腺炎和乳腺脓肿

Mastitis is swelling in the breast. Most times, it is caused by an infection. It usually happens...

药物终止妊娠

A medical termination uses medication to end a pregnancy. It is safe and effective for pregnancies up...

更年期

Menopause is defined as not having a period for more than a year in a non-pregnant woman....

孕期护理的选择

In South Western Sydney, there are five main types of pregnancy care. You have a say in your pregnancy care...

卵巢肿块(囊肿)

Ovarian masses (cysts) are fluid-filled sacs that appear in the ovary. The most common types of cysts...

盆腔炎性疾病

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a bacterial infection of your uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. This infection may...

盆腔器官脱垂

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...

绝经后出血

Postmenopausal bleeding is any bleeding from the vagina that happens after menopause. Around one in ten women...

糖尿病女性孕前计划

If you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are thinking about having a baby, pre-pregnancy...

经前期综合征(PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is the physical and psychological symptoms that happen each menstrual cycle. They happen during the...

短效避孕药

Short-acting contraceptives prevent pregnancies but are either single use or only last for a short time. The...

Sore, Tender and Damaged Nipples

Nipple pain is common in the early days of breastfeeding. It generally improves after the first few...

生育能力低下

Fertility means how easy it is for someone to have a baby. Subfertility is when a person...

手术终止妊娠

Surgical termination of pregnancy is a safe day-surgery procedure. It can be performed anywhere between 7 to...

鹅口疮(外阴阴道念珠菌病)

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a fungal infection in the vagina. It is caused by a growth of candida...

意外怀孕

An unintended pregnancy is a pregnancy that is not planned. A chance pregnancy brings up a lot...

Urethritis

Urethritis is an inflammation of the urethra (the tube which takes urine from the bladder to outside...

尿失禁

  Urinary incontinence is the involuntary or accidental leakage of urine. This affects 30% to 50% of...

阴道子宫托

A vaginal pessary is a removable device that is put into the vagina. It is used to...

外阴痛

Vulvodynia is long lasting pain of the vulva without an obvious cause. It can include burning, stinging,...

烧伤

A burn injury occurs when skin is injured by heat. Common causes of a burn injury include...

撕裂伤

A laceration is a deep cut to the skin or flesh. In some cases, your GP can...

腿部溃疡

A leg ulcer is a wound on the leg or ankle. The wound is usually caused by...

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