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  • Venous leg ulcer - Treatment

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

  • Venous leg ulcer - Symptoms

    Venous leg ulcers are open, often painful, sores in the skin that take more than 2 weeks to heal. They most often develop on the inside of the leg.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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. This happens when the pressure inside the veins increases.

  • Legs workout video

    Shape-up your legs with this home workout video from the NHS Fitness Studio, where you can find a range of workout routines to suit you, whether your aim is to lose weight, improve your overall fitness, or de-stress.

  • Managing legal affairs for someone with dementia

    Information and advice about managing the legal affairs of people living with dementia, including power of attorney, advance directives, and making a will.

  • 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.

  • Varicose eczema

    Read about varicose eczema, a long-term skin condition that affects the lower legs and is common in people with varicose veins

  • 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.