Mixed connective tissue disease is an autoimmune disorder. It comes with a number of symptoms and signs that relate to three different disorders known as lupus, scleroderma and polymyositis. This kind of disorder results in the immune system attacking the body that it...
If you suffer with Arthritis then you might feel as though travelling is beyond what you are capable of. Often, the pain and your lack of movement can hold you back. However, you should not let arthritis stop you in your tracks because it is possible to travel and...
If you suffer from arthritis, it is important to understand what foods to avoid. There are foods that can make symptoms worse and so, you should seek a nutritious diet. The idea is to reduce inflammation by avoiding inflammatory foods but you also want a diet that...
For those of you who suffer from arthritis, exercise and arthritis go hand in hand. This is because exercise is vital for a number of reasons . It enhances strength and flexibility as well as eases joint pain. It might seem counterintuitive to exercise when your...
The most common type of joint injection arthritis patients have is a steroid injection. While steroids can be take orally they are often much more effective when injected into the effected area. Steroids occur naturally in the human body, but artificially produced...
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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