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Lupus (SLE) Treatment & Medication

How lupus (SLE) is treated. Medicines vary with the severity of disease — from hydroxychloroquine to steroids and immunosuppressants.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
October 9, 2024
Read: Managing Lupus (SLE): Daily Care GuideManaging Lupus (SLE): Daily Care Guide

Managing Lupus (SLE): Daily Care Guide

The everyday triggers that cause lupus (SLE) flares — sunlight, infection, stress and missed medication — and how patients can avoid them.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
October 9, 2024
Read: Managing Ankylosing SpondylitisManaging Ankylosing Spondylitis

Managing Ankylosing Spondylitis

How ankylosing spondylitis is managed day to day: exercise, posture, medication and long-term monitoring, explained by Dr. Naseem Arshad, rheumatologist in Faisalabad.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
October 9, 2024
Read: Lupus (SLE) Symptoms to Watch ForLupus (SLE) Symptoms to Watch For

Lupus (SLE) Symptoms to Watch For

Lupus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease where the immune system attacks healthy tissue. The symptoms to watch for, and when to see a rheumatologist.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
September 16, 2024
Read: How Lupus (SLE) Is DiagnosedHow Lupus (SLE) Is Diagnosed

How Lupus (SLE) Is Diagnosed

How lupus (SLE) is diagnosed when the usual symptoms are absent — the antibody tests, organ checks and clinical signs a rheumatologist looks for.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
September 16, 2024
Read: Vitamin D and Arthritis: Why It MattersVitamin D and Arthritis: Why It Matters

Vitamin D and Arthritis: Why It Matters

Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and keeps bones and muscles strong. Why it matters for arthritis patients, and how to know if your level is low.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
August 28, 2024
Read: Why Ankylosing Spondylitis Is MissedWhy Ankylosing Spondylitis Is Missed

Why Ankylosing Spondylitis Is Missed

Ankylosing spondylitis is one of the most commonly missed forms of arthritis. Learn the back-pain warning signs that point to AS — and when to see a rheumatologist.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
August 13, 2024
Read: Back & Knee OsteoarthritisBack & Knee Osteoarthritis

Back & Knee Osteoarthritis

Managing osteoarthritis in the knee and back. Why regular activity strengthens the joints, which exercises help, and when medication is needed.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
August 6, 2024
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Hand & Foot Osteoarthritis

Managing osteoarthritis in the hands and feet: which medicines help, and the daily routine changes that reduce pain and protect the small joints.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
August 3, 2024
Read: Preventing Osteoporosis: Bone HealthPreventing Osteoporosis: Bone Health

Preventing Osteoporosis: Bone Health

How to build bone strength at every age and prevent osteoporosis. Why women lose bone earlier, and what actually helps — diet, activity and vitamin D.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
July 31, 2024
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What Is Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting adults rather than children. What causes it, which joints it hits, and how it is treated.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
July 30, 2024
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Sleep & Stress with Arthritis

Good sleep and lower stress measurably reduce rheumatoid arthritis pain and flares. Practical guidance from a consultant rheumatologist in Faisalabad.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
July 24, 2024
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Exercise for Rheumatoid Arthritis

The two kinds of exercise that help rheumatoid arthritis — aerobic and strengthening — and how to do them safely without triggering a flare.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
July 24, 2024
Read: Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment OptionsRheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Options

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Options

How rheumatoid arthritis is treated to reach remission — steroids for early control, then DMARDs and biologics for long-term joint protection.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
July 23, 2024
Read: Diet for Rheumatoid ArthritisDiet for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Diet for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Diet can raise or lower inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis. Which foods help control joint inflammation, and which ones make it worse.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
July 23, 2024
Read: Managing RA Medication Side EffectsManaging RA Medication Side Effects

Managing RA Medication Side Effects

RA medicines are taken long term, so managing side effects matters. How monitoring and blood tests keep treatment safe.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
July 22, 2024
Read: DMARDs for Rheumatoid ArthritisDMARDs for Rheumatoid Arthritis

DMARDs for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Biologic DMARDs are the most significant recent advance in rheumatoid arthritis treatment, and are now readily available in Pakistan.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
July 22, 2024
Read: What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

What Is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that makes joints painful, swollen and stiff in the morning, usually on both sides of the body.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
July 19, 2024
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Rheumatoid Arthritis Symptoms

The symptoms that point to rheumatoid arthritis — morning stiffness over 30 minutes, symmetrical swelling, small joints first — and how it is diagnosed.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
July 19, 2024
Read: Arthritis and Pregnancy: What to ExpectArthritis and Pregnancy: What to Expect

Arthritis and Pregnancy: What to Expect

Arthritis is more common in young women, so pregnancy is a common concern. What to expect, and how to plan a safe pregnancy with arthritis.

Dr. Naseem Arshad
July 18, 2024
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