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Vasculitis
One of the more complex conditions private rheumatology consultants see is vasculitis. Doctors are hesitant to call vasculitis a disease in and of itself. Rather, it is generally a condition caused by something else. The key to treating it is figuring out what that...
read morePseudogout: SImilar to gout but still distinct
Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? Gout is one of them. Pseudogout is another. What is interesting about pseudogout is that it is similar to gout in some ways, but distinctly different in others. It's not uncommon for people to confuse the...
read moreWhat are the most common treatments for Gout?
Gout is among the most diagnosed forms of inflammatory arthritis in the world. It can be an excruciatingly painful disease during acute flare-ups. As an early inflammatory arthritis specialist, gout is a condition I see rather frequently. I can say with confidence...
read morePain Relieving Steroid Injection In Knee
There are many causes of knee pain and some arise from accidental injuries, sports injuries or health conditions such as osteoarthritis. While many people will reach for over-the-counter pain relief, such as paracetamol and ibuprofen tablets, sometimes these...
read morePossible Steroid Injection Side Effects
While steroid joint injections are safe and effective, they need to be administered by a professional health care provider that is trained in giving these injections. The most common side effect experienced by patients that receive steroid injection is a little...
read moreSteroid Injection In Shoulder to Treat Pain
According to the British Medical Journal, nearly one in two adults develop shoulder pain each year in the UK. When you understand that the shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, and one of the most heavily used every day, it is not surprising that so many...
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Which Painkillers for Arthritis?
As a private rheumatologist and arthritis specialist, arthritis is one of the most common conditions I see in my London clinic. No surprise there. It has been estimated that nearly 19 million people throughout the UK suffer from musculoskeletal conditions causing pain...
read moreRheumatoid Arthritis and Coronavirus
While it has been shown that anyone can contract coronavirus, there are more people at risk of suffering severe symptoms of the virus if they have an autoimmune disease such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). People receiving treatment for RA may also be at more risk of...
read moreIs it possible to cure RA permanently?
Because rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, pain is caused by inflammation through the body attacking itself. This means that due to dysfunction the immune system will start to attack and degenerate tissues in the joins, and sometimes organs can be affected...
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Reactive Arthritis: Uncomfortable but Usually Not Serious
Did you know there are over one hundred different forms of arthritis? Some forms, like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, are common enough that most people have at least heard of them. There are other forms that are not so common. One of them is reactive...
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What Are the Treatments for Psoriatic Arthritis?
Psoriatic arthritis is one of the conditions I treat at my private rheumatology practice in London. Note that psoriatic arthritis is a condition best treated by rheumatologists, given the nature of the disease itself. We are most qualified to understand how the...
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What Are the Most Common Causes of Foot and Ankle Pain?
Experiencing pain in the foot or ankle can be quite discomfiting. If the pain is severe enough, it can limit your ability to walk, which could lead to a gradual cycle of weakened muscles, reduced strength, and even more pain. Nonetheless, I am happy to report that...
read moreWhy Am I Being Referred to a Rheumatologist?
If you have been suffering from a chronic pain condition and your GP has referred you to a specialist rheumatologist, then you may be wondering why, and how they can help relieve your chronic pain condition. There are several chronic pain and rheumatic health...
read moreWhat’s The Difference Between Arthritis and Rheumatism?
Arthritis and rheumatism are both terms used to describe symptoms such as joint pain and inflammation, but the two conditions are different, even though people do tend to get them mixed up sometimes. Although the terms arthritis and rheumatism are still commonly used...
read moreWhat is Gout and How To Manage It
Gout is a painful, uncomfortable condition that is suffered by thousands of people in the UK. It is caused by an increased level of uric acid in your blood and gout is commonly felt as pain and swelling of the big toe. Uric acid is a natural by-product of your...
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Your Back Pain Could be Ankylosing Spondylitis
Back pain is one of the most common complaints GPs hear in their surgeries. As a private rheumatology consultant in London, I treat a lot of back pain issues as well. In many cases, patients come to see me complaining of a pain that feels a lot like arthritis. Some of...
read moreWhat Does A Rheumatologist Do?
Rheumatologists are doctors that specialise in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with health conditions that affect the joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. When a person starts to notice they are experiencing persistent pain or stiffness in their...
read moreCarpal Tunnel Injections
Treating carpal tunnel syndrome can be a tricky process that starts with non-invasive methods to help treat the condition. This can involve wearing a splint at night, deep tissue massages, or ice and heat therapy. Should any of these non-invasive treatments fail to...
read moreDriving After Carpal Tunnel Surgery
Following carpal tunnel surgery, you must follow the advice given to you by your doctor. He or she will give you a comprehensive set of instructions to follow concerning your aftercare and how you can help to improve your healing for a speedy recovery from your...
read moreGout Specialist London
Gout can be a very painful condition, as all sufferers will know. Gout attacks can happen very suddenly and you can experience stiff, swollen joints and burning pains. Gout has been classified as a type of arthritis that develops from having consistently high levels...
read moreChronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is one of a number of medical disorders that is largely misunderstood by the general public. In fact, the nature of CFS is such that too many people believe it's not real. I want you to know that CFS isn't just in your head. If you are...
read moreJoint Hypermobility Syndrome and Its Relation to Ehlers-Danlos
People who are flexible enough to be considered double-jointed may be suffering from one of the 13 types of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). The most common of the 13 is joint hypermobility syndrome (JHS). This is a multi-system disorder that manifests itself in a full...
read morePsoriatic Arthritis London
People can suffer from psoriasis, a long-lasting non-contagious auto-immune disease, a long time before going on to develop psoriatic arthritis. However, this isn't always the case and in rare cases, you may suffer from psoriatic arthritis without showing any...
read moreLupus Specialist London
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), or lupus as it is commonly known, is a health condition that manifests itself as pain and inflammation in the joints, organs and skin. It is classed as an auto-immune disease and diagnosis of the condition can often be difficult...
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5 Factors that can Contribute to Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is one of those medical conditions that we have seemingly brought on ourselves via the way we work and play. It is likely that carpal tunnel has existed for centuries, if not millennia, and that our modern lifestyle has just exacerbated it. At...
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Tips For Living with Osteoporosis
As an experienced rheumatologist consultant, I treat a number of conditions that most people do not associate with rheumatology. One of them is osteoporosis. For some people, osteoporosis can be linked to inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and...
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Common Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of the more common complaints among patients experiencing pain related to musculoskeletal injuries. As a Rheumatologist and chronic pain specialist, I frequently see patients desperately looking for relief. My first task is always to figure out what...
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4 Things to Know Before Undergoing Steroid Joint Injections
A Rheumatologist or chronic pain specialist, recommending steroid joint injections is pretty routine. Steroids are one of our best treatment options for alleviating acute or chronic pain. Moreover, steroids are generally considered safe when used under the direction...
read moreNew Service at The London Rheumatology and MSK Clinic on Harley Street
Back pain: Causes and how to treat it
Back pain is an incredibly common issue and affects most people at some point during their lives, often interfering with their ability to complete daily tasks and sometimes taking a toll on their mental health. Fortunately, most incidences of back pain are not serious...
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