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• Leg cramps

  Find out about leg cramps, a common condition where the muscles in the leg suddenly become tight and painful.

• Restless legs syndrome

  Find out what restless legs syndrome (RLS) is, what causes it, and how it can be treated.

• Broken leg

  Find out what to do if you think you or someone else has a broken leg, as well as how a broken leg is treated and how long it takes to recover.

• Swollen ankles, feet and legs (oedema)

  Find out about swelling in the ankles, feet and legs (oedema), including what it looks like, common causes and what to do about it.

• Venous leg ulcer

  A leg ulcer is a long-lasting (chronic) sore on your leg or foot that takes more than 2 weeks to heal.

• Venous leg ulcer - Symptoms

  Venous leg ulcers are open, often painful, sores in the skin that take more than 2 weeks to heal.

• Venous leg ulcer - Causes

  A venous leg ulcer can develop after a minor injury if there is a problem with the circulation of blood in your leg veins.

• Restless legs syndrome - Symptoms

  Read more about the typical symptoms of restless legs syndrome (RLS), which include an overwhelming urge to move your legs and an uncomfortable sensation in your legs.

• Venous leg ulcer - Treatment

  With appropriate treatment, most venous leg ulcers will often heal within 6 months.

• 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.