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Venous leg ulcer - Prevention
You can help reduce your risk of developing a venous leg ulcer in several ways, such as wearing a compression stocking, losing weight and taking care of your skin.
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Leg and foot problems in children
Common problems affecting the legs and feet of children, including walking on tip toes, turned-in feet, knock knees and flat feet, plus advice on first shoes.
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Venous leg ulcer - Diagnosis
You should see your GP if you think you may have a venous leg ulcer as the condition is unlikely to improve without specialist treatment.
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Restless legs syndrome - Diagnosis
There is no test available for diagnosing restless legs syndrome (RLS).
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Restless legs syndrome - Causes
Read about the possible causes of restless legs syndrome (RLS), including genes, problems with dopamine, and other underlying health conditions, such as iron deficiency anaemia.
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Restless legs syndrome - Treatment
Find out more about the treatments for restless legs syndrome (RLS), including making lifestyle changes, such as establishing a regular sleeping pattern, and medication.
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Pins and needles
Read about pins and needles (paraesthesia), a pricking, burning, tingling or numbing sensation that's usually felt in the arms, legs, hands or feet.
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DVT (deep vein thrombosis)
Find out more about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg.
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Lipoedema
Find out about lipoedema, an abnormal build-up of fat in your legs and sometimes arms, including what the symptoms are, when to get medical help and what treatments are available.
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Lymphoedema
It usually develops in the arms or legs.