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Legs

Here you can find information about diseases, symptoms, and health related to the legs.

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Bjarne Lühr Hansen

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Last edited on March 21, 2026

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Diseases

Fungus between the toes

Fungus between the toes are frequent and occur in a hot and humid environment – for example, in athletes who sweat a lot. Fungus between the toes appears

Heel Spur

Overload of the large tendon plate under the foot is a frequent condition. Pain from the heel and towards the toes along the bottom of the foot is typical.

Pain in the Heel

Heel spurs and heel pad irritation are the two most common causes of heel pain and is due to overload. Relief is the best treatment. Upon failure of relief,

Pain in the Knee

Pain in the knee is very common. The most common causes are overload, injury and osteoarthritis. By yourself, you can give relief to the knee, do exercises and

Pain in the lower leg

Pain in the lower leg may be due to many different diseases. The most serious is a blood clot in the leg and the disease erysipelas. The symptoms of a blood

Paralysis – acute break out

An acute paralysis is a serious and life-threatening condition due to failure of our nervous system. The cause can be a blood clot, an infection or a tumor in

Rheumatoid arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease that breaks down joints and affects the quality of life. Arthritis attacks fingers and hands. The affected joints

Slipped disc in the back

A slipped disc in the small of the back squeeze the nerves of one leg. The pains are therefore worst in the leg and not in the lower back. The strength and

Sore foot

Pain in the foot is a common condition, most often caused by overloading of the foot bones, joints, tendons and muscles. Relief, good footwear and painkillers

Trouble with the Achilles Tendon

Trouble with the Achilles tendon is often caused by an overload and appears as pain and stiffness in the Achilles tendon. The condition gradually improves by

Symptoms

Pain in the Heel

Heel spurs and heel pad irritation are the two most common causes of heel pain and is due to overload. Relief is the best treatment. Upon failure of relief,

Pain in the Knee

Pain in the knee is very common. The most common causes are overload, injury and osteoarthritis. By yourself, you can give relief to the knee, do exercises and

Pain in the lower leg

Pain in the lower leg may be due to many different diseases. The most serious is a blood clot in the leg and the disease erysipelas. The symptoms of a blood

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