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  • Rheumatoid arthritis - Diagnosis

    Read about diagnosing rheumatoid arthritis. It can be difficult to diagnose because many conditions cause joint stiffness and inflammation.

  • Psoriasis - Living with

    Although psoriasis is just a minor irritation for some people, it can have a significant impact on quality of life for those more severely affected.

  • Polymyalgia rheumatica - Diagnosis

    Find out how polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is diagnosed. A series of blood tests may be used to check the levels of inflammation in your body.

  • Non-Hodgkin lymphoma - Symptoms

    The most common symptom of non-Hodgkin lymphoma is a painless swelling in a lymph node, usually in the neck, armpit or groin.

  • Knee ligament surgery - Risks

    Read about the possible risks of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery, including pain and swelling in the replacement ligament, infection or a blood clot.

  • Hodgkin lymphoma

    The most common symptom of Hodgkin lymphoma is a painless swelling in the neck, armpit or groin.

  • Contact dermatitis - Symptoms

    Read about the symptoms of contact dermatitis, which include, inflamed (irritated), blistered, dry, thickened and cracked skin.

  • Colostomy - Complications

    Read about the possible complications of a colostomy, which can include rectal discharge, parastomal hernia, stoma blockage and skin irritation around the stoma.

  • Baker's cyst - Treatment

    Find out how to treat a Baker's cyst using ibuprofen and an ice pack to help reduce pain and swelling. Further treatment will only be needed if you're unable to use your knee.

  • Ankylosing spondylitis - Causes

    In ankylosing spondylitis (AS) several parts of the lower spine become inflamed, including the bones in the spine (vertebrae) and spinal joints.