Conditions
Rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, spondyloarthritis, gout and osteoarthritis, Behçet's and vasculitis, each explained in plain language.
Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis is a long-term autoimmune condition that inflames the joints. This page explains what the symptoms are, when to see a rheumatologist, how it is assessed, what treatment looks like in general and when to get help urgently.
Read moreLupus, Sjögren's and scleroderma
Lupus, Sjögren's syndrome and scleroderma are autoimmune connective tissue diseases and can affect the skin, joints and internal organs. This page explains the symptoms, how they are assessed, the general shape of treatment and the warning signs in plain language.
Read moreInflammatory back pain and spondylitis (spondyloarthritis)
Inflammatory back pain, ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis are a group of inflammatory conditions of the spine and joints. This page explains how inflammatory back pain differs from ordinary back pain, how it is assessed and what treatment involves in general.
Read moreGout and osteoarthritis
Gout is known for a sudden attack of pain and swelling in one joint, and osteoarthritis for gradual wearing of cartilage. This page explains the difference between them in plain language, along with how they are assessed, the general approach to treatment and the warning signs.
Read moreBehçet's disease and vasculitis
Behçet's disease and vasculitis involve inflammation of the blood vessels and may affect the mouth, eyes, skin, joints and internal organs. This page covers the symptoms, how it is assessed, the general shape of treatment and the warning signs.
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The full patient guide
What to prepare for the first visit, what your test results mean and when to call urgently.