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  • 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.

  • Lymphoedema

    Read about lymphoedema, a long-term condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues. It usually develops in the arms or legs.

  • Legionnaires' disease

    Find out more about Legionnaires' disease, an uncommon but serious lung infection you can get from inhaling droplets of water containing bacteria that cause the infection.

  • Jellyfish and other sea creature stings

    Find out what to do after a sea creature sting. You can usually use first aid, but call 999 for an ambulance if there are serious symptoms like severe swelling.

  • Hydrocephalus

    Find out about hydrocephalus (fluid in the brain), including information about symptoms, causes, types, diagnosis, treatment and complications.

  • Ganglion cyst

    A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that develops near a joint or tendon. The cyst can range from the size of a pea to the size of a golf ball.

  • Erythrocytosis

    Read about the symptoms and treatment of a blood disorder called erythrocytosis (sometimes called polycythaemia), which means having a high concentration of red blood cells in your blood.

  • Epiglottitis

    Read about epiglottitis, which is inflammation and swelling of the epiglottis, a flap of tissue that sits beneath the tongue at the back of the throat.

  • Dystonia

    Dystonia is the name for uncontrolled and sometimes painful muscle movements (spasms). Find out about the main symptoms, types and treatments.

  • Dialysis

    Dialysis involves removing waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys stop working properly. Blood is diverted to a machine to be cleaned.