Schizoaffective disorder

Schizoaffective disorder combines symptoms of a mood disorder and those of schizophrenia. Read on to learn more on symptoms, causes and treatments.

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Quick read: Symptoms and when to get help

Learn about mild and moderate COVID-19 symptoms, which usually can be treated at home. Know how to recognise severe symptoms and when to seek medical advice.

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Opioid withdrawal symptoms

Opioid withdrawal symptoms may vary depending on the opioid. Find out how to stop safely and manage symptoms to prevent long-term health risks.

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Long COVID and post-COVID symptoms

While most people fully recover from having COVID-19, others have found it can take longer to get back to normal. Read more about post-COVID symptoms and 'long COVID' here.

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Meniere's disease

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the ear that causes hearing and balance problems. There's no cure, but the symptoms can be managed.

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School exclusion periods

If your child has an infectious illness, you may need to keep them home to stop it spreading at daycare or school. Learn about school exclusion periods here.

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healthdirect Symptom Checker

Not feeling well? Use the healthdirect Symptom Checker to better understand your symptoms and get advice on when to seek medical attention.

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Quick read: Monitor your COVID symptoms

Know how to recognise severe COVID symptoms that will need medical attention.

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Quick read: Treating symptoms at home

People with mild symptoms can usually isolate and recover at home. Here's how to treat various COVID symptoms at home and monitor your health.

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Lewy body disease

Lewy body disease causes abnormal protein clumps in the brain that affect memory, thinking, movement and behaviour, and cause a progressive dementia.

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Quick read: What to do if you have COVID

If you have no symptoms or mild symptoms, these are the steps you need to take and what you should do when you test positive to COVID.

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Grass allergy

Grass allergy causes someone to have an allergic reaction to grass pollen spread by the wind. Learn more about its symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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GORD (reflux)

Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) is caused by stomach acid rising in your food pipe. Learn more about symptoms and treatments for GORD.

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Herpesvirus infections

Several herpesviruses can infect people and these infections are common. Learn more about herpesvirus infections, including the different types, causes, symptoms and treatment.

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Porphyria

Porphyria is caused by problems with red blood cells. It has a wide range of symptoms making it hard to diagnose. Learn how it's managed and treated.

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Sinusitis

Sinusitis is inflammation of the hollow spaces in the skull behind and between the eyes, forehead and cheeks. Read more about symptoms and treatment.

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Gonorrhoea (the clap)

Also known as 'the clap', gonorrhoea often has no symptoms. Learn how to spot symptoms, maintain and how gonorrhoea is treated.

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Polymyalgia rheumatica

Polymyalgia rheumatica causes inflammation in the joints and the surrounding tissues. Learn more about its symptoms and the treatment options available.

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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome refers to symptoms that occur around the time of your period. There are ways to help manage your premenstrual symptoms.

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Perimenopause

Perimenopause is the stage of life leading up to your last period. Read about perimenopause symptoms and the treatment options available.

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Addiction withdrawal symptoms

You may have withdrawal symptoms when you try to quit an addiction. Withdrawal symptoms are different for different people and can be mild or severe.

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Managing COVID-19 at home

People with a mild case of COVID-19 can treat their symptoms in a similar way to how they treat a seasonal flu. Here's how to relieve symptoms at home.

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Encephalopathy

An encephalopathy refers to any disturbance of the brain's functioning. Learn about symptoms, treatments and signs of a medical emergency.

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You could have Parkinson’s disease symptoms in your 30s or 40s and not know it

It was a shock when Michael J. Fox was diagnosed with Parkinson's at 29. But it's believed that 1 in 10 people with the neurological disease is young. Here's what you need to know about the early signs of Parkinson's.

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Jaundice in adults

Jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes. It can affect newborns; however, this information is about jaundice in adults, its associated symptoms, underlying causes and treatment options.

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Murray Valley encephalitis

Murray Valley encephalitis is a rare illness caused by a mosquito-borne virus - read more about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

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Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease affecting the central nervous system. Learn about the types of MS and how the symptoms can be managed.

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COVID-19 symptoms

Learn to recognise mild, moderate and severe symptoms of COVID-19, and when to seek medical advice from your GP or another healthcare professional.

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Shingles — infographic

Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful blistering rash. This infographic provides you with information on the symptoms, treatments and vaccination.

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Quick read: Understanding long COVID

Long COVID is where symptoms of COVID-19 remain, or develop long after your acute illness, and can last for weeks or sometimes months.

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