Bumps, knocks and bruises

Bumps, knocks and bruises are common, usually minor injuries. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, treatment options and when to see your doctor.

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Accidents and injuries

Injuries can be caused by small incidents to major accidents. Learn about causes, symptoms and treatments, as well as how to be prepared with a good first aid kit.

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Facial injuries

Some minor facial injuries can be treated at home, while more serious injuries need medical attention. Find out about different facial injuries.

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Limb injuries

A limb injury is harm to a limb including your arms, legs, fingers, or toes. Learn more about the symptoms, treatment and prevention of limb injuries.

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Back injuries

Back injuries can happen as a result of falls, transport accidents, sport or at work. Learn more about how to look after a back injury.

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Chest injuries

A chest injury is any injury to your chest area, between your neck and abdomen (tummy). Read about the causes and signs of injury and what to do.

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Acquired brain injury (ABI)

Acquired brain injury (ABI) is the result of damage to your brain, which may occur due to injury at any time during your life. Learn more here.

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Needlestick injuries

Needlestick injuries can be prevented with safe handling and careful disposal of sharps. Learn what to do if you find a syringe or are injured.

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Head injuries

A head injury can be caused by a blow or knock to the head. Read more about the symptoms, when to see a doctor and when to seek urgent medical help.

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Dental injury

Dental injuries can happen with falls or when playing sport. They can also happen when eating something hard. Learn about dental first aid here.

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Knee injuries

It can be easy to injure your knee and cause a strain or sprain. Find out how knee injuries are treated and can be managed at home.

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Tailbone (coccyx) pain and injury

Tailbone (coccyx) pain and injury can happen if you fall or sit on hard surfaces. Learn to manage your pain with self care and when to see your doctor.

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Brain diseases, disorders and injuries

Brain conditions consist of diseases, injuries, syndromes and infections. They have a huge variety of symptoms, treatments and prognoses, and you can learn more about them here.

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Anal injury

Anal injuries can be due to changes in your bowel function, giving birth or sexual activity. Learn more about injuries to your anus and rectum.

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Spinal cord injuries

A spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that can make you lose feeling, movement, or both. Learn about causes and effects.

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Rotator cuff injury

Read about the symptoms, causes and treatments for rotator cuff injuries - a common cause of shoulder pain in active people and older people.

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Rehabilitation after illness or injury

Rehabilitation after illness or injury aims to help you recover. Learn more about how the health professionals involved in your care can help you.

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Achilles tendon injuries

The Achilles tendon is the strong cord attaching your calf to your heel. Learn about common Achilles injuries and what you can do to help prevent them.

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Concussion

Concussion is the short-term loss of brain function following a head injury. Learn more about the causes, signs and symptoms of concussion.

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Sports massage

Sports massage is designed to help people who exercise. It can aid healing after an injury. Learn more about what to expect from a sports massage.

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Subdural haematoma

A subdural haematoma is an emergency condition that can result from a head injury. Here's why it's so important to seek urgent medical attention.

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Penis injury, swelling or pain

Your penis may become swollen or inflamed if injured. Follow the self-care advice, find out how to relieve symptoms and when to see your doctor.

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Whiplash

Whiplash is a neck injury from sudden head movement. Learn about causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention. See a doctor if symptoms persist.

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Black eye

A black eye is a bruise in the tissues around the eye. It's a good idea to get it checked by a doctor to rule out more serious eye injuries.

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Sprains and strains

Sprains and strains are common injuries. Learn symptoms, causes, first-aid treatment, when to seek medical attention and how they are diagnosed.

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Tendinopathy

Tendinopathy is a painful condition that occurs with overuse or injury of tendons. Read about symptoms, treatment, prevention and when to see a doctor.

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Sleepwalking (somnambulism)

Sleepwalkers can risk injury, such as by climbing out of a window or walking into things. Learn more about sleepwalking symptoms, causes and treatment

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Swollen eye

A swollen or puffy eye can be caused by allergies, infections or injuries. Find out when to see your doctor, optometrist or pharmacist.

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Bones, muscles and joints

Bones, muscles and joints make up the musculoskeletal system. Learn more about their function as well as conditions and injuries that affect them.

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What is a radiographer and a radiologist?

Radiographers and radiologists use imaging to help diagnose and treat injury and disease. Learn more about both professions and their specific roles.

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