Gout: Why Uric Acid Chooses the Big Toe
Gout is a type of arthritis in which uric acid crystals deposit in a joint. We explain the mechanism of an attack, the risk factors, and the signs that should not be ignored.
Rheumatology
Rheumatology covers joint diseases and autoimmune conditions: rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus and fibromyalgia. We explain how joint inflammation differs from wear and tear and which tests help make a diagnosis. The content is for reference and does not replace a doctor's examination.
Conditions
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Signs and How It Differs from Wear and Tear
Morning stiffness, symmetrical pain in small joints, and fatigue. How to distinguish autoimmune inflammation from ordinary joint wear.
Osteoarthritis: What Happens to the Joint and What Affects Its Course
Cartilage breaks down gradually, and the joint hurts and moves worse. What an X-ray shows, which joints are affected, and what really changes the course of the disease.
Fibromyalgia: When the Whole Body Hurts and There Is No Clear Test
Pain throughout the body, poor sleep and "brain fog." What is known about fibromyalgia, how it is recognized and who to turn to.
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Why the Disease Is Hard to Recognize
Lupus attacks the body's own tissues and masquerades as fatigue, rash, and joint pain. We explain the mechanism, triggers, and antibody tests that help with diagnosis.