CT scan
A computed tomography (CT) scan is a 3D image of your body. It’s generated by a machine that moves around you. Learn more about CT scans here.
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Kidney pain
Kidney pain is usually felt in your back. It can be a sign of a kidney problem. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of kidney pain.
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm
An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta (the main blood vessel in the body). Read about the symptoms and treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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X-rays
An x-ray uses radiation to create a picture of the inside of your body. The x-ray beam is absorbed differently by body structures to create the image.
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Thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome (TTS)
Learn about TTS, a blood-clotting syndrome linked to the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine (Vaxzevria). This vaccine is no longer available in Australia.
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Endoscopic ultrasound
An endoscopic ultrasound is usually a safe and effective way of finding out more about a problem in the lining of your upper digestive system and in structures beneath the lining.
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Spinal stenosis
Spinal stenosis, or spinal canal stenosis, is a narrowing of the canal in which the spinal cord sits. Explore symptoms, causes, and treatments.
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Metastatic breast cancer
Metastatic breast cancer is breast cancer that has spread to other parts of your body. Treatment cannot cure it, but targets the symptoms.
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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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Acromegaly
Acromegaly causes parts of the body to grow larger often affecting people in middle age. It can be effectively treated, especially if diagnosed early.
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