CHRONIC & COMPLEX CONDITIONS INFORMATION HUB
Evidence-informed information on chronic fatigue, Long COVID, chronic pain, neurological conditions and other complex long-term health challenges.
Living with a chronic or complex health condition can affect many aspects of daily life, including energy levels, physical function, mobility, sleep, cognition, work and emotional wellbeing.
Many long-term conditions fluctuate over time, creating periods of improvement and setback that can be difficult to navigate. Understanding what is happening, why symptoms occur and how different conditions may affect daily life can help individuals make more informed decisions about their health and recovery.
This Chronic & Complex Conditions Hub has been created to provide clear, accessible and evidence-informed information about long-term health challenges, symptom management, rehabilitation and recovery.
Whether you are living with a chronic condition, supporting a loved one or looking for reliable health information, our aim is to help you better understand your condition and feel more informed throughout your journey.
Understanding Chronic Conditions
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BROWSE BY CONDITION
Pain & Nerve Conditions
Understand conditions affecting chronic pain, nerve function and recovery after injury or surgery.
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Chronic pain
Chronic pain is pain that persists beyond the normal healing period and may continue even after the original injury has recovered. Learn why chronic pain develops, how it is assessed and discover evidence-based, personalised approaches to improving function, wellbeing and quality of life.
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Fibromyalgia
Living with fibromyalgia can affect many aspects of daily life, including pain, fatigue, sleep, concentration and physical function. Our articles explain the condition, current medical understanding and supportive management strategies.
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Persistent Post-Surgical Pain (PPSP)
Persistent Post-Surgical Pain is pain that continues beyond the expected healing period after an operation. Learn why pain may persist, how nerve injury and sensitisation contribute, and how early assessment and personalised management can support recovery.
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Small Fibre Neuropathy (SFN)
Small Fibre Neuropathy (SFN) affects the tiny nerve fibres responsible for pain, temperature sensation and many automatic body functions. Learn why symptoms occur despite normal nerve conduction studies, how SFN is diagnosed and the evidence-based approaches used to identify underlying causes and improve long-term symptom management.
Fatigue & Autonomic Disorders
Learn about conditions affecting energy, circulation and the autonomic nervous system.
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)
Living with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) can affect many aspects of daily life, including energy levels, physical function, concentration, sleep and the ability to recover after activity. Our articles explain the condition, current medical understanding and supportive management strategies.
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Long Covid
Long COVID can cause persistent fatigue, brain fog, breathlessness, post-exertional malaise and a wide range of other symptoms that affect daily life. Explore the current understanding of Long COVID, its diagnosis and management, and discover practical, evidence-informed approaches to support recovery and improve quality of life.
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Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a disorder of the autonomic nervous system that affects how the body regulates heart rate and blood circulation when standing. It can cause dizziness, palpitations, fatigue, brain fog and exercise intolerance, often having a significant impact on daily life. Learn about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis and evidence-based management of POTS, and discover how Rowan Health provides personalised supportive care alongside your conventional medical treatment.
Hypermobility & Connective Tissue Disorders
Conditions affecting joint stability, connective tissues and body-wide function.
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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is an inherited connective tissue disorder that can affect the joints, skin and many other body systems. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, associated conditions and personalised approaches to long-term management.
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Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD)
Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder (HSD) is a condition in which increased joint flexibility is associated with pain, instability and recurrent injuries. Learn how HSD is diagnosed, how it differs from Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and discover evidence-based approaches to improving strength, function and long-term wellbeing.
Autoimmune & Immune Conditions
Conditions caused by immune system dysfunction that may affect multiple organs and body systems.
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Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) is a condition in which mast cells release inflammatory chemicals too easily or too intensely, leading to recurrent episodes affecting multiple body systems. Learn how MCAS is diagnosed using internationally accepted criteria, explore common triggers and discover evidence-informed approaches to long-term management.
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Sjögren's Disease (Sjögren's Syndrome)
Sjögren's Disease (Sjögren's Syndrome) is a chronic autoimmune condition that primarily affects the tear and salivary glands but can also involve the joints, nerves and other organs. Learn about its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and evidence-based approaches to long-term management.