Rheumatology Insights
Written by Dr Animesh Singh, Consultant Rheumatologist in London, these articles provide patient-friendly explanations of joint pain, inflammatory arthritis, gout, osteoporosis, autoimmune disease, vasculitis, blood tests and rheumatology treatments. They also include selected clinical insights and patient experiences to help explain how rheumatic conditions are assessed and managed.
Please note, these posts are for general information only and do not constitute medical advice. Dr Singh would encourage you to speak to your healthcare professional to be assessed and managed for your specific symptoms.
Joint Stiffness and Swelling: When to Suspect Inflammatory Arthritis
Joint swelling, stiffness and morning symptoms can be early signs of inflammatory arthritis. This article explains when joint symptoms should be assessed and how early treatment can protect long-term joint health.
Rheumatoid Arthritis Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune inflammatory joint disease. Learn about symptoms, RF and anti-CCP antibodies, diagnosis, and modern treatments.
Axial Spondyloarthritis Explained: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment
Axial spondyloarthritis is an inflammatory cause of chronic back pain. Learn about symptoms, MRI diagnosis, HLA-B27, and modern treatment options.
Inflammatory Back Pain – When to Seek Specialist Advice
Inflammatory back pain behaves differently from mechanical back pain. Learn about axial spondyloarthritis, HLA-B27, MRI and when to seek specialist advice.
Psoriatic Arthritis Explained
Psoriatic arthritis is an inflammatory joint disease linked to psoriasis. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, imaging, and modern treatment options.
Inflammatory vs Mechanical Back Pain: Why the Difference Matters
Learn the difference between inflammatory and mechanical back pain, key symptoms to watch for, and when to see a rheumatologist.
Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and the Gut: How Diet and the Microbiome Influence Inflammation
Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis are not just skin and joint conditions — they are systemic inflammatory diseases influenced by the gut microbiome, diet and lifestyle. In this blog, Dr Singh explains how dietary choices can support gut health and reduce inflammation, and how his clinic and close collaboration with dermatologists integrates medication, lifestyle advice and whole-person care for better long-term outcomes.
When joint pain is more than ‘wear and tear’
A patient story of joint pain and swelling that wasn’t just ‘wear and tear’ - cardinal symptoms and signs of inflammatory joint disease and when to seek a specialist opinion.
When Cancer Treatment Affects the Joints: Understanding Immunotherapy-Related Rheumatological Side Effects
Learn how immunotherapy can cause joint or muscle inflammation and how Dr Animesh Singh helps patients manage immune-related rheumatology side effects.
Psoriatic Arthritis: Why a Patient-Centred Approach Matters
Living with psoriatic arthritis can be frustrating — not only because of the pain, stiffness, and unpredictability of symptoms, but also because the treatment journey often feels overwhelming. Read about one patient’s experience of being under the care of Dr Singh with psoriatic arthritis.
Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis: One Patient’s Journey
When you are living with pain every day, even the simplest tasks can feel overwhelming. Read about the experience of one patient with new rheumatoid arthritis who saw Dr Singh for diagnosis and ongoing care.