Rheumatology
Rheumatology is a medical specialty that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, which are disorders that affect the joints, muscles, bones, and other connective tissues. It is a subspecialty of internal medicine and requires additional training after medical school. Common rheumatic diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and osteoarthritis, Rheumatologists use a variety of treatments to manage rheumatic diseases, including medications, lifestyle modifications, and physical therapy.
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Scleroderma
- Vasculitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Other Autoimmune Diseases