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Rheumatology Diseases

Rheumatology is a sub-specialty in internal medicine and paediatrics, dedicated to the analysis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Physicians who are dedicated to rheumatology are known as Rheumatologists.

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Rheumatology Diseases

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  1. Overview of Rheumatic Diseases

  2. Osteoarthritis OA causes damage to the cartilage over time. Cartilage is a material that cushions the end of bones and allows joints to move smoothly. As cartilage of a joint wears down, this movement becomes painful or limited. OA can be a normal part of aging that can affect all parts of the body. However, it usually affects the knees, hips, lower back, neck, and fingers.

  3. Ankylosing Spondylitis Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) usually starts gradually as lower back pain. The hallmark feature of AS is the involvement of the joints at the base of the spine. This is where the spine attaches to the pelvis, also known as the sacroiliac joints.

  4. Sjogren's Syndrome Sjogren's syndrome is an inflammatory, autoimmune disease. It can occur with other autoimmune diseases such as RA and lupus, but also on its own. Although the cause of Sjogren's is unknown, it is more common in women.

  5. Treatments for Rheumatic Diseases Treatments for rheumatic diseases include medications to improve symptoms and control disease. Along with drugs, other parts of a treatment plan include: • Regular exercise • Balanced diet • Stress reduction • Rest

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