Medical articles of Rheumatology

In this article, a consultant rheumatologist answers all the questions patients may have about ultrasound-guided injections.

In this article, a consultant rheumatologist provides an overview of inflammation, and when patients should seek a medical diagnosis.

Joint pain can have many causes, including injury, osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, gout and infection. The location of the pain, how it develops and whether there is swelling or stiffness can ...

Hypermobility in children and teenagers is effectively managed through targeted physiotherapy that strengthens joints, improves proprioception, and prevents chronic pain without restricting natural mo...

Osteoporosis is a growing concern for patients, particularly as we live longer and become more prone to conditions more common in our latter years. A consultant rheumatologist at Chase Lodge Hospital...

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis which is triggered by an autoimmune response, causing stiffness and swelling in the joints. In this article, a consultant rheumatologist explains how psoriat...

Back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints seen in clinical practice and affects people across all age groups. While most cases are benign and self-limiting, a small proportion are...

In this article, distinguished consultant in rheumatology and general internal medicine, Dr Ziad Farah, tells us how chronic back pain arises typically, and what steps patients suffering from the cond...

A specialist approach to autoimmunity and fatigue focuses on identifying underlying causes and addressing contributing factors. It also considers supporting patients in improving energy levels and ove...

Gout is a type of arthritis that affects millions of people in the UK. It often causes sudden, painful gout flare-ups, usually in the joints of the big toe. While it may seem like an isolated problem,...