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  • Acromegaly

    Find out about acromegaly, the abnormal growth of hands, feet and other body parts. This includes the symptoms, when to get medical help and how it's treated.

  • Tuberous sclerosis

    Tuberous sclerosis, also known as tuberous sclerosis complex, is a rare genetic condition that causes mainly non-cancerous (benign) tumours to develop in different parts of the body.

  • Raynaud's

    Find out about Raynaud's phenomenon, a common condition that affects the blood supply to certain parts of the body, usually the fingers and toes.

  • Hernia

    Read about hernias, which occur when an internal part of the body pushes through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall.

  • Gangrene

    Gangrene is a serious condition in which a loss of blood supply causes tissue to die. It can affect any part of the body but typically starts in the toes, feet, fingers and hands.

  • Alkaptonuria

    Read about alkaptonuria, or "black urine disease", a rare inherited disorder that can turn urine and parts of the body a dark colour and lead to other problems.

  • What is soft tissue sarcoma?

    Find out what soft tissue sarcoma is, which parts of the body can be affected and how serious it is.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis - Symptoms

    Rheumatoid arthritis mainly affects the joints, although it can cause problems in other parts of the body too.

  • What is retinoblastoma?

    Find out what retinoblastoma is, and what part of the body is affected.

  • What is penile cancer?

    Find out what penile cancer is, including which part of the body is affected.