Conditions & symptoms
Rheumatic disease often starts quietly. These guides explain the conditions I treat and the symptoms worth recognising — so you know when it's time to see a specialist.
Inflammatory arthritis
Conditions where the immune system inflames the joints — early diagnosis protects them for the long term.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Swollen, tender joints — often hands, wrists and feet on both sides — with morning stiffness that eases as the day goes on.
Read more →Ankylosing Spondylitis
Lower-back and hip pain in younger adults that improves with movement and worsens with rest.
Read more →Psoriatic Arthritis
Joint pain, swelling or a 'sausage' finger or toe in someone with psoriasis, often with nail changes.
Read more →Gout
Sudden, intensely painful, red, hot joint attacks — classically the big toe — that can be stopped for good.
Read more →Autoimmune & connective tissue disease
Conditions that can affect the skin, glands, blood vessels and organs — often appearing as several problems at once.
Lupus (SLE)
Unexplained fatigue, rashes and joint pain affecting several parts of the body at once.
Read more →Sjögren's Syndrome
Persistently dry eyes and dry mouth, often with fatigue and joint aches.
Read more →Vasculitis
Inflammation of the blood vessels — fever, rash, nerve symptoms or organ involvement.
Read more →Scleroderma
Cold, colour-changing fingers (Raynaud's) with thickening, tightening skin.
Read more →Pain & wear-related conditions
Common causes of persistent joint or body pain — very treatable with the right plan.
Symptoms & topics
Guides for common questions and symptoms — to help you recognise when something needs a specialist's attention.
Not sure which one fits?
If any of these sound familiar, a specialist assessment is the right next step. Consultations are held as a walk-in OPD — no appointment needed.
Clinic timings & location