Rheumatology

Rheumatology deals with diseases of the joints, muscles and bones, and with autoimmune conditions where the body's defence system attacks its own tissues. Early treatment can protect your joints, reduce pain and keep you moving.

Conditions we treat

• Rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory arthritis
• Osteoarthritis and long-lasting joint or knee pain
• Gout and high uric acid
• Ankylosing spondylitis and inflammatory back pain
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Lupus (SLE) and other connective tissue diseases
• Fibromyalgia and widespread muscle pain
• Vasculitis and unexplained fevers with joint pain

Treatment

Treatment is planned around your diagnosis and may include medicines, exercise and lifestyle advice, regular blood tests to monitor safety, and joint injections for patients with severe joint pain. We explain each option, including benefits and side effects, before you decide.

When to see a rheumatologist

Seek advice if you have joint pain or swelling for more than a few weeks, morning stiffness that lasts over half an hour, repeated attacks of a painful red joint, or joint pain with rashes, fevers or tiredness.

This page is general information and does not replace a medical consultation. If you are unsure which specialist you need, call us and we will guide you.