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Vitamin B deficiency

Vitamin B deficiency can happen when you don’t get enough of the right nutrients. Learn about the symptoms of vitamin B deficiency.

G6PD deficiency

G6PD deficiency or 'favism' is a genetic disorder. It leads to red blood cell breakdown upon exposure to certain triggers, but can be managed.

Potassium deficiency

Potassium is a mineral that helps nerves and muscles function properly. Read more about potassium deficiency, symptoms, diagnosis and causes.

Magnesium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency is when the body doesn’t get all the magnesium it needs. Read more about magnesium deficiency symptoms, diagnosis and causes.

Iodine deficiency

Iodine deficiency is the most common cause of thyroid disease. Learn about the causes and how to ensure you are getting enough iodine.

Iron deficiency

Iron is an essential mineral for your body. Low iron levels can cause anaemia. Read about how iron deficiency can lead to health problems.

Anaemia medicines

Anaemia medicine is mostly used to treat iron-deficiency anaemia. Learn how this medicine works, who takes it and associated side effects.

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) is a genetic condition that can cause lung and liver disease. Learn more about AATD symptoms and treatments.

Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency occurs when your body doesn't get enough vitamin D to function well. Learn about the symptoms and how to get enough vitamin D.

Vitamin A deficiency

Vitamin A deficiency is when you don’t get enough vitamin A in your diet. Your body needs a certain amount of vitamin A to function well.

Vitamin C deficiency

Vitamin C deficiency can happen when you don’t have enough fruits and vegetables in your diet. Learn more about vitamin C deficiency and scurvy here.

Zinc deficiency

Zinc deficiency is when the body does not have enough of the mineral zinc. Read more about zinc deficiency symptoms, diagnosis and causes.

Vitamin K deficiency

Vitamin K deficiency can stop your blood from clotting properly and weaken your bones. Read more about how to prevent and treat vitamin K deficiency.

Genetic disorders

Browse our index of articles on genetic disorders to learn about a specific condition. Information includes signs and symptoms of the condition, how it is diagnosed and where to go for support.

Anaemia

Anaemia is a lack of red blood cells, which carry oxygen from the lungs around the body. It's important treat the cause of the anaemia.

Folate

Folate, also called folic acid, is needed by your body to grow and develop. It is especially important for pregnant women to get enough folate.

Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an inherited problem with breaking down protein. With the right diet, people with PKU can live a normal life. Learn about diagnosis and the PKU diet.

Magnesium and your health

Magnesium is a nutrient essential for healthy muscles, nerves, bones and blood sugar levels. Read about the benefits of magnesium.

Foods high in iron

The best sources of iron are animal-based foods like meat and eggs (called 'haem iron'), but many plant-based foods also contain (non-haem) iron.

Peripheral neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a type of nerve damage causing pain, numbness or tingling in your arms and legs. Explore causes, symptoms and treatments.

Vitamin D test

Vitamin D is important for bone health. A vitamin D blood test checks the level of 25-hydroxy-vitamin D in your blood – find out more here.

Wernicke encephalopathy

Wernicke encephalopathy is a type of brain injury that needs quick treatment to avoid permanent brain damage. Find out about its causes and symptoms.

Haemophilia

Haemophilia stops blood from clotting properly, causing abnormal bleeding. It’s best managed by a multidisciplinary team of health professionals.

Intravenous (IV) Iron Infusion

Discover important information about IV iron infusions, including when you might need one, costs, how to prepare and possible risks and side effects.

Vitamin E and your health

Vitamin E is important for proper functioning of many of your body's organs. Find out which foods are high in vitamin E and how much you need.

Testosterone

Your testosterone levels can vary depending on your sex, age and health. Learn more about low testosterone, possible causes and symptoms.

Turner syndrome

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a missing or partially missing X chromosome. Find out more about its symptoms and treatments here.

Thrombocytopenia

Learn about thrombocytopenia (also spelt thrombocytopaenia) — low levels of platelets in your blood, which can cause bleeding problems.

Vitamin A and your health

Vitamin A (retinol) is important for your vision, skin and immune system. Most Australians can get enough vitamin A by eating a varied, healthy diet.

Calf pain

Calf pain is often caused by muscle strain or cramps due to exercise, dehydration or mineral deficiency. But it can signal something more serious.

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Search results for: "deficiency diseases"

Life stage

Vitamin B deficiency

G6PD deficiency

Potassium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency

Iodine deficiency

Iron deficiency

Anaemia medicines

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin A deficiency

Vitamin C deficiency

Zinc deficiency

Vitamin K deficiency

Genetic disorders

Anaemia

Folate

Phenylketonuria

Magnesium and your health

Foods high in iron

Peripheral neuropathy

Vitamin D test

Wernicke encephalopathy

Haemophilia

Intravenous (IV) Iron Infusion

Vitamin E and your health

Testosterone

Turner syndrome

Thrombocytopenia

Vitamin A and your health

Calf pain

Life stage

Vitamin B deficiency

G6PD deficiency

Potassium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency

Iodine deficiency

Iron deficiency

Anaemia medicines

Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD)

Vitamin D deficiency

Vitamin A deficiency

Vitamin C deficiency

Zinc deficiency

Vitamin K deficiency

Genetic disorders

Anaemia

Folate

Phenylketonuria

Magnesium and your health

Foods high in iron

Peripheral neuropathy

Vitamin D test

Wernicke encephalopathy

Haemophilia

Intravenous (IV) Iron Infusion

Vitamin E and your health

Testosterone

Turner syndrome

Thrombocytopenia

Vitamin A and your health

Calf pain

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