Look at the skin on your legs and feet
Advice
Advice
Factors that increase your risk of developing a lower limb condition
Smoking
This can result in damage to your blood circulation. Stopping or cutting down on smoking can help reduce your risk.
Limited mobility
This reduces your blood circulation in the lower limbs.
Occupation
Any work that requires you to sit or stand still for long periods increases pressure in your lower limbs.
Current of previous IV drug misuse
This can result in skin, muscle and circulation damage.
Weight
Excess body weight can cause an increase in leg vein pressure.
Underlying health conditions
Excess body weight can cause an increase in leg vein pressure.
Increased age
Mobility and general health can decline as we age.
If you have any of the following symptoms, please seek immediate advice from the 111 service:
Do not ignore even the smallest change to the skin, shape or feel of your legs and feet.
Podiatry service
Act now

If you present with any of these issues, please call the podiatry admin team urgently.
Tel: 0300 303 8630
Out of normal office hours, please telephone 111.
Email: dhc.podiatry.enquiries@nhs.net
Opening times: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday – Friday