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.
Adult-Onset Still’s Disease: Fevers, Rash, Joint Pain and Why Diagnosis Can Be Difficult
Adult-onset Still’s disease is a rare inflammatory condition associated with spiking fevers, rash, joint symptoms and raised ferritin. Diagnosis requires careful exclusion of infection and other serious causes, while modern treatment increasingly focuses on IL-1 and IL-6 inhibition