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  • Rheumatoid arthritis

    Read about rheumatoid arthritis, a long-term condition that causes pain, swelling and stiffness in the joints.

  • Polymyalgia rheumatica

    Find out about polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), a condition that causes pain, stiffness and inflammation in the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.

  • Pleurisy

    Find out more about pleurisy, where inflammation around the lungs causes sharp chest pain.

  • Peritonitis

    Find out about peritonitis, which is inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that lines the inside of your abdomen (tummy), called the peritoneum.

  • Swollen ankles, feet and legs (oedema)

    Find out about swelling in the ankles, feet and legs (oedema), including what it looks like, common causes and what to do about it.

  • Lymphoedema

    Read about lymphoedema, a long-term condition that causes swelling in the body's tissues. It usually develops in the arms or legs.

  • Jellyfish and other sea creature stings

    Find out what to do after a sea creature sting. You can usually use first aid, but call 999 for an ambulance if there are serious symptoms like severe swelling.

  • Hepatitis

    Hepatitis is the term used to describe inflammation of the liver. It's usually the result of a viral infection or liver damage caused by drinking alcohol.

  • Ganglion cyst

    A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled swelling that develops near a joint or tendon. The cyst can range from the size of a pea to the size of a golf ball.

  • Encephalitis

    Find out about encephalitis, a rare but serious condition that causes inflammation of the brain.