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What Are The Types of Rheumatological Disorders?
There are hundreds of different types of rheumatic disorders. All the disorders affect joints and muscles. They cause pain and swelling. Some rheumatological disorders also affect the whole body. It can be a little difficult to split all the rheumatological disorders...
What Does A Rheumatologist Do?
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...
IDF – Independent Doctors Federation European study weekend in Florence
Dr Stephanie Barrett was asked to speak at the IDF Independent Doctors Federation European study weekend in Florence. Dr Stephanie Barrett spoke about the link between increased cardiovascular disease risk and the presence of inflammatory arthritis (including gout,...
What Are Steroid Injections?
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...
Do I Have Arthritis?
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...
Private Consultant Rheumatologist Harley Street
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...
Private Consultant Rheumatologist in London
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...
Rheumatologist in London
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...
Reasons to see a Rheumatologist in London
Over ten million people in the UK live with arthritis. Of these, the majority have osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Their symptoms, including joint pain and inflammation of the joints, tenderness and stiffness. Some people find their movements restricted or...
Injections for arthritis in London
Arthritis can be painful. Joints often swell up due to an involuntary inflammation in the shoulder, elbow, knee, wrists, hands and hip. Most of the time, your doctor will prescribe medication such as pain killers or steroids. However, if this fails to reduce...
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