Treating Gout
Gout can be hard to diagnose, and it can come back time and time again. It may affect the same joint over and over, or it can move between joints. Treating gout is not simple as you need to address the flare-up and then take steps to prevent more flares from...
Do I Have Arthritis?
This is a great question to ask. “Do I have Arthritis?” A lot of people accept painful joints as an expected part of growing old. However, if that pain is caused by arthritis then the sooner it is treated, the less impact it will have on your quality of life. So if...
What Is Vitamin D Deficiency?
Recent scientific studies indicate that a large number of people don’t get enough vitamin D. If you consistently don’t get enough vitamin D you can suffer from vitamin D deficiency. Read on to find out why you need vitamin D and what the signs of a deficiency are, as...
What Treatments Are There For Osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is often caused by years of wear and tear or as the result of an injury. This means that there is no cure. There are, however, ways to manage the condition and to prevent it from getting any worse. So what treatments are there for osteoarthritis? What...Dr Stephanie Barrett
Consultant Physician and Rheumatologist in London
MB, ChB, MD, FRCP
GMC No. 2825957
- President of the Royal Society of Medicine, Rheumatology Division, 2017-18
- Member of Council and Trustee at the Royal Society of Medicine
- Member of Council, Rheumatology Section of the Royal Society of Medicine