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Patient Education Library

Understand your condition.
Take part in your care.

Clear, doctor-written guides to the conditions we treat — what they are, the signs to watch for, how they are diagnosed and treated, and what you can do day to day.

9 conditions 11 guides 37 medical terms explained
Dr. K.V. Anil Kumar
Written by
Dr. K.V. Anil Kumar
Consultant Rheumatologist & Clinical Immunologist
M.B.B.S, M.D., DrNB(Clinical Immunology)
Woman holding her painful wrist, with close-ups of swollen knuckles, a swollen wrist and an inflamed joint lining
Inflammatory arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Autoimmune arthritis that inflames the joint lining — usually the same joints on both sides. Early treatment prevents damage.

OverviewHand exercises
Man with psoriasis patches on his elbow holding his wrist, with close-ups of psoriasis, nail changes, a swollen finger and heel pain
Inflammatory arthritis

Psoriatic Arthritis

Arthritis linked to psoriasis that affects joints, skin and nails. Watch for ‘sausage’ fingers and pitted nails.

Overview
Man holding his lower back in pain, with labelled close-ups of uveitis, peripheral arthritis, sacroiliitis, enthesitis and bamboo spine
Inflammatory arthritis

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Inflammatory back pain that improves with movement and worsens with rest. Exercise and treatment protect the spine.

Overview
Woman holding her painful knee, with illustrations of worn knee, shoulder and hip joints
Joint & bone health

Osteoarthritis

The most common arthritis — cartilage wear in the knees, hips and hands. Exercise and weight control help most.

Overview
Woman with a butterfly rash across her cheeks, with close-ups of the rash, fatigue, painful joints, kidneys and hair thinning
Autoimmune & connective tissue

Lupus (SLE)

An autoimmune disease of the skin, joints, kidneys and more that comes in flares. Most people lead full lives with good care.

Overview
Woman rubbing a dry, red eye, with close-ups of a dry eye, a dry tongue, swollen hand joints and the lungs
Autoimmune & connective tissue

Sjögren's Disease

Lasting dry eyes and dry mouth caused by the immune system, often with tiredness and joint pain.

Overview
Woman struggling to raise her arm, with close-ups of a rash around the eyes, difficulty rising from a chair, knuckle rash, inflamed muscle and the lungs
Autoimmune & connective tissue

Inflammatory Myositis

Rare autoimmune muscle inflammation causing weakness in the hips, shoulders and neck. Includes dermatomyositis.

OverviewExercise programme
Woman with purple spots on her lower leg, with illustrations of an inflamed blood vessel, the lungs, the kidneys and a numb foot
Vasculitis

Vasculitis

Inflammation of the blood vessels that can affect the skin, kidneys, lungs and nerves. Early treatment protects the organs.

Overview
Woman whose arm aches while hanging laundry, with illustrations of the aorta, a narrowed artery and different blood pressures in each arm
Vasculitis

Takayasu Arteritis

A rare large-artery vasculitis, mostly in young women, that can leave a weak or missing pulse in one arm.

Overview
Move better

Exercise programmes

Illustrated, step-by-step routines you can follow at home. Check with your rheumatologist or physiotherapist before you start.

Rheumatoid Arthritis
Hand exercises for rheumatoid arthritis
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Inflammatory Myositis
Exercise programme for inflammatory myositis
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Glossary

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ANA, anti-CCP, DMARDs, enthesitis… our A–Z explains the tests and terms you will meet in clinic, in plain language. In every guide, tap an underlined word to see what it means.

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These guides are for general education and do not replace advice from your own doctor. If you have new or worsening symptoms, please book a consultation or seek medical care.