Rheumatologists are specialists. They have chosen to focus on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders and systemic autoimmune conditions. In general, these conditions cause pain swelling and deformity of joints, muscles and bones. When should you see...
Steroid injections are anti-inflammatory medicine. People also refer to them as corticosteroid injections. Only a trained professional should administer the injections. The injections are used to treat a range of conditions, including joint pain, arthritis and...
Arthritis is a joint disorder. Painful and swollen joints characterise the condition. There are lots of different types of arthritis, but the main two types are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The symptoms differ slightly between the different types of...
Millions of people in the UK have arthritis. Depending on the type of arthritis they have, their symptoms, and how they manage their condition will change. In general, symptoms include pain, tenderness, stiffness or inflammation of the joints. Some people find their...
While many people think of arthritis as general aches and pains, for many people it can be debilitating. More than 10 million people in the UK suffer from some form of arthritis. Their symptoms range from these general aches that can be dealt with through painkillers...
Over ten million people in the UK live with arthritis or other conditions that affect their joints. Initially, they may be prescribed painkillers such as paracetamols or anti-inflammatories. Longer-term, however, they could well need the additional support of a...
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
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