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  • Hereditary spastic paraplegia

    Find out about hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP), a rare group of inherited disorders that often cause weakness and stiffness in the leg muscles, which gradually gets worse over time.

  • Erythromelalgia

    NHS information about erythromelalgia, a rare condition that causes episodes of burning pain and redness in the hands and feet, and sometimes the arms, legs, ears and face.

  • DVT (deep vein thrombosis)

    Find out more about DVT (deep vein thrombosis), a blood clot in a vein, usually in the leg.

  • Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) - Diagnosis

    Read about diagnosing peripheral arterial disease (PAD). If a GP suspects PAD, they'll carry out a physical examination of your legs.

  • Dementia care and support

    Information about care homes, NHS care, social services, financial support and legal issues if you or someone you care for have dementia.

  • What to do if you've just been diagnosed with dementia

    Information on what to do if you have just been diagnosed with dementia, including advice on benefits, legal affairs, social services and how to stay healthy.

  • Hamstring injury

    Read about hamstring injuries, including the different types, how they're treated and how long it takes to recover.

  • Growing pains

    Find out about growing pains, what the symptoms are, how you can treat it, when to get medical help, and what the causes are.

  • About ropinirole

    NHS medicines information on ropinirole – what it's used for and key facts.

  • Brain death

    Brain stem death is where a person no longer has any brain stem functions, and has permanently lost the potential for consciousness and the capacity to breathe.