Centre for Arthritis and Rheumatological disorders in Delhi

What is rheumatology

Rheumatology is a medical subspecialty that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and management of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases. These diseases can affect the joints, muscles, bones, cartilage, tendons, ligaments, and other connective tissues. Rheumatic diseases can be caused by: Infections Inflammation Immune system problems Gradual deterioration of joints, muscles, and bones Some common rheumatic diseases include: Arthritis, such as juvenile idiopathic arthritis Connective tissue diseases, such as lupus, scleroderma, and dermatomyositis Vasculitis Chronic pain syndrome Joint hypermobility Rheumatologists use lab tests and imaging tests like X-rays and MRIs to diagnose these conditions. They may also perform procedures like joint injections and muscle biopsies. Rheumatologists may work with other specialists, such as primary care doctors, dermatologists, eye doctors, cardiologists, physical therapists, and occupational therapists.

who is a rheumatologist

A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions that affect the joints, muscles, and bones. They are typically board-certified internists or pediatricians who have received additional training in rheumatology. Rheumatologists treat a variety of conditions, including: Arthritis:- A common rheumatic disease that can cause joint pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility Gout:- An inflammatory arthritis that causes pain and swelling in the joints due to uric acid deposits Lupus:- A chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and pain in any part of the body Psoriatic Arthritis:- A chronic joint inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases and associated with psoriasis Rheumatologists use lab tests, imaging scans, and other tests to diagnose conditions. They help people manage musculoskeletal pain and repress chronic inflammation.

Diseases treated by rheumatologists

Rheumatoid Arthritis Osteoarthritis Ankylosing spondylitis Lupus (SLE) Psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis Behcet's disease Crystal related disorders - Gout ( uric acid deposition disease) Infection-related rheumatic diseases like post viral arthritis, post Chikungunya arthritis Inflammatory arthritis Inflammatory myopathies/li> Juvenile idiopathic arthritis ( arthritis in children) Metabolic bone diseases and osteoporosis Mixed connective tissue disease Osteoarthritis and other Cervical spondylitis Prolapsed inter vertebral disc disease Back and neck pain Sarcoidosis Sjögren's syndrome Spondyloarthritis Systemic sclerosis Vasculitis, small and medium size vessels - like Granulomatosus with polyangitis ( Werner granulomatosis ) Vasculitis, large vessels including giant cell arteries, takayasu Arteritis, polymyalgia rheumatica Vitamin Deficiency