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What are autoimmune diseases?
Autoimmune diseases are a type of immune system disorder where the body’s own defence mechanisms work against it; this is usually because of a hyperactive immune system. For people with autoimmune diseases, their antibodies damage their own tissues, including joints,...
The symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome affects the wrists. The carpal tunnel it refers to is inside your wrist and it can swell to the point that it squeezes on a nerve. This pressure causes pain in your hands and fingers, with the nerve being triggered when you use your wrist. There...
What is rheumatology?
Rheumatology is a field of medicine that is focused on chronic inflammatory conditions. Rheumatologists are experts in diagnosing and managing these conditions, and they are constantly finding ways to make daily life easier for people living with conditions such as...
What is bursitis and how can it be diagnosed?
Bursitis affects the joints and most commonly occurs in the shoulders, hips, elbows and knees. You are most likely to develop bursitis in the joints you use regularly or put the most pressure on. Let's take a closer look at the condition below. What is bursitis? The...
What are Ehlers-Danlos syndromes?
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are a group of conditions that affect connective tissues in the body. In total, there are 13 types of EDS. Most of these syndromes are rare and they all share common symptoms, so let's take a closer look at what EDS is below. About...
Looking after your joints during winter
When the weather gets cold, it can cause your joints to become stiff and brittle, which will subsequently wreak havoc on your body and its ability to comfortably function. You need to look after your joints in winter to ensure that they stay as functional and...
How healthy eating helps with arthritis
Arthritis is a common condition that affects over 10 million people in the UK, causing pain and inflammation in the body’s joints. It is most common in older people but can affect people of all ages, making daily activities and life a challenge for many. The treatment...
The risks of arthritis in athletes
Being active has a range of health benefits, but if you're pushing yourself to achieve lofty goals it can carry extra risk factors. If you're an athlete at an amateur or professional level or someone who simply loves taking part in your chosen sport then you are at...
How to Steroid Injections work?
Steroid injections are a minimally invasive procedure for relieving the discomforting pain from inflamed joints. The injections are typically delivered directly into the painful area to help reduce inflammation and pain. The significant pain relief from this treatment...
Arthritis treatment in London
Arthritis is a common disorder that affects the joints causing pain and inflammation. While pain and inflammation are natural reactions to disease or injury, if they last a very long time or keep reoccurring, that might be a sign of arthritis. A doctor or...
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