Conditions

Below is a list of conditions, click on one to find out more and see the list of articles.

Understanding what your condition is, is the first step in being able to manage it well. If you are unsure of your diagnosis, you should talk with your healthcare professional to find out the exact cause of your problem. If you have a diagnosis and would like to find out more about your condition, please click on your condition below for more information.

Condition topics list
Skin infection

Cellulitis

Skin infections occur when bacteria infect the skin and sometimes the deep tissue beneath the skin.
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Chronic Oedema

Chronic oedema

Chronic oedema is a term used to describe a group of conditions characterised by swelling that has been persistent for greater than three months.
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Lipoedema

Lipoedema

Lipoedema is a long-term condition where there's an abnormal build-up of fat cells in the legs, thighs and buttocks, and sometimes in the arms.
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Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema

Lymphoedema is a long-term (chronic) condition that causes swelling in the body’s tissues.
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Varicose veins

Varicose veins

Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins – usually blue or dark purple – that usually occur on the legs.
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Venous leg ulcer

Venous leg ulcer

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