Pagina 8 - Articoli medici di Reumatologia

A woman with hypermobility stretching. Her upper body is parallel to her legs and her arms are flat on the floor, behind her feet.

Dr Anthony Hammond
10.12.20
Reumatologia

How normal is hypermobility (double-jointed) and what pain can it cause?

Joint hypermobility is a normal phenomenon but for some, it can lead to pain. Dr Anthony Hammon shares his expertise. Learn from him about what exactly hypermobility is, causes, how it's treated and more.

Specialist giving physiotherapy to someone's leg

Dr Syed Asad Hussain
28.10.20
Reumatologia

Polymyositis - symptoms, diagnosis & treatment

Polymyositis is a rare inflammatory condition that can cause severe muscle weakness, making everyday activities such as standing up, lifting objects and walking up stairs very difficult. One of our top consultant rheumatologists, Dr Syed Asad Hussain guides us through the symptoms of polymyositis, the diagnostic procedures, causes and how it is managed.

Dr Syed Asad Hussain
29.09.20
Reumatologia

Coronavirus guidance for lupus patients

Dr Syed Asad Hussain clarifies the additional risk that lupus patients face concerning the coronavirus COVID-19. He also explains how to approach medication and returning to work during the pandemic.

Two women sat in an office, one on her laptop

Dr Syed Asad Hussain
08.09.20
Reumatologia

Musculoskeletal disorders: what are the different types?

Musculoskeletal disorders can affect the muscles, tendons, ligaments and other connective tissue required to support the body and help it to move. There are many conditions, such as gout, carpal tunnel syndrome or even a ligament sprain, that can lead to pain and inflammation of the musculoskeletal system and here one of our top rheumatologists Dr Syed Asad Hussain explains more.

A woman of around 50 years sitting and looking into the distance. She has a contemplative look on her face.

Professor David Reid
15.05.20
Reumatologia

COVID-19 and osteoporosis: Continuing treatment from home and managing fracture pain

You can continue your osteoporosis treatment despite the closures of hospitals and clinics due to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. This article clarifies how to continue your treatment – be it tablets, injections or infusions – and how to alleviate the pain of fractures, particularly spine fractures.

Dr Gerald Coakley
08.05.20
Reumatologia

Felty’s syndrome: diagnosis, treatment and lifestyle changes

Although Felty's syndrome is rare, it can be severe. This rare disease affects the body's ability to fight infection. Fighting the cause of Felty's syndrome is difficult because the exact cause remains unknown, however, there are a range of lifestyle changes and treatment options that can improve symptoms. In this article, leading rheumatologist, Dr Gerald Coakley explains some of the options in more detail.

A woman sitting at her desk in front of her laptop. She is visibly fatigued.

Dr Gerald Coakley
29.04.20
Reumatologia

Post-viral fatigue and COVID-19

Among survivors of COVID-19, severe post-viral fatigue symptoms are being reported. Dr Gerard Coakley provides insight into what we know about the biology of post-COVID-19 fatigue, how to manage it and how to get back to regular energy levels.

Dr Antoni Chan
16.04.20
Reumatologia

Connective tissue diseases: symptoms, types and treatment

Connective tissue disease is any disease that affects the tissues in different parts of the body, including the skin, muscle, joints and internal organs. We've asked one of our leading rheumatologists Dr Antoni Chan to explain the symptoms, types and whether it's a fatal condition.

A doctor is holding up an x-ray image of the hip region. He is pointing to it and explaining it to a patient.

Professor David Reid
24.01.20
Reumatologia

New bone-building drugs for osteoporosis

Initially, the only drugs available to treat osteoporosis were those that prevented further loss of bone density. Now, new drugs exist that offer the potential to regain some of the loss. This article explains what you should know about these drugs, a new one of which becomes available in March 2020, that offer the opportunity to build bone and regain some bone strength.

A person's two feet are standing on a wooden surface. The left foot is in regular condition whereas the right foot is painfully red and swollen due to gout.

Dr Gerald Coakley
20.01.20
Reumatologia

Gout attacks and management tips

Gout is a form of arthritis that can cause excruciating pain during attacks. Dr Gerald Coakley explains gout and provides you with tips to relieve gout attacks

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