Conditions
Rheumatology
Rheumatology encompasses a wide range of conditions from inflammatory arthritis and vasculitis, to pain disorders and gout. Rheumatologists deal with conditions involving the joints but also where inflammation plays a key role elsewhere in the body, like eyes, skin and blood vessels. If you are unsure whether a rheumatologist is the right person for your problem we recommend you talk to your general practitioner.
Ankylosing Spondylitis/Axial Spondyloarthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis/axial spondyloarthritis (AS) is a condition that mainly affects the spine. The joints of the neck, back and pelvis become inflamed, causing pain and stiffness.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a name given to a group of symptoms marked by generalised pain and muscle stiffness. These symptoms can be felt in all different areas of the body.
Gout
Gout is a common and painful condition that affects the joints. Small crystals form in and around the joint, causing inflammation, pain and swelling.
Lupus
Systemic lupus erythematosus (also called SLE or lupus) is an autoimmune condition. The normal role of your body’s immune system is to fight off infections and diseases to keep you healthy.
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a condition that affects the whole joint including bone, cartilage, ligaments and muscles. In later stages it is characterized by loss of the cartilage but there are many causes.
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, such as calcium, more quickly than the body can replace them, causing a loss of bone thickness (bone density or mass).
Psoriatic Arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis can cause swelling, stiffness and pain in and around the joints, cause nail changes and overall fatigue.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes pain and swelling of the joints. The normal role of your body’s immune system is to fight off infections to keep you healthy.