Day: September 22, 2023

What are warts? Warts are small, harmless lumps of skin caused by a virus known as the human papillomavirus (HPV). A wart will usually have a flesh coloured appearance and the skin forming the wart will be rough. Warts are common in school-aged children but can happen at any age. What are the symptoms of warts? The appearance of a wart depends on its type. There are several different types of warts: Common warts (verruca vulgaris) — these are small, raised areas of skin, usually round, with a rough surface of skin often looking like the top of a cauliflower. These

Key facts Many symptoms in pregnancy are common and not a cause for concern, however some symptoms may indicate a serious problem. Seek help immediately if you feel your baby moving less than usual. Seek help immediately if you are injured in your abdomen (tummy area). Potential signs of a problem include bleeding from your vagina, severe abdominal pain, blurred vision, swelling and a bad headache that doesn’t go away. You can lower your risk of complications by going to all your antenatal appointments and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. How can I tell if there is a problem with my

Some people experience occasional or frequent episodes of very fast heartbeats, known as tachycardia. Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is one of the possible causes. There are ways to avoid or manage these episodes, while surgery can completely cure the condition in most people.  Rarely, the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome can cause the heart to stop beating (cardiac arrest), which is a medical emergency that can be fatal. If you have chest pain, difficulty breathing or pass out, or someone near you does, you should call triple zero (000) and ask for an ambulance. What causes Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome? Inside the heart, small electrical signals travel along

If you are a person living with disability or caring for someone with disability in Western Australia, you may have noticed some changes in the way that disability services are delivered. Services that were delivered through WA state government agencies are now delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The NDIS is a Commonwealth Government scheme to support Australians under 65 who have permanent and significant disability. The scheme is run by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). Services for people aged 65 years and over are delivered through My Aged Care. To find out how to access the NDIS, go to Applying