This is the most common form of arthritis and typically occurs with aging. It leads to joint pain and stiffness due to the breakdown of joint cartilage. Rheumatologists can help manage symptoms and recommend treatments.
RA is an autoimmune disease that primarily affects the joints, causing pain, swelling, and stiffness. Early diagnosis and treatment by a rheumatologist are crucial for managing this chronic condition.
Rheumatologists can help patients manage gout attacks and prevent future ones. Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to severe pain and inflammation.
This condition is characterised by weakened bones resulting in an increased risk of fragility fractures. Several treatments are available that can reduce this risk.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organs, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and heart. A rheumatologist plays a key role in diagnosing and managing lupus.
This group of inflammatory diseases affects the spine and joints. Conditions like ankylosing spondylitis and psoriatic arthritis fall under this category, and a rheumatologist specialises in their diagnosis and treatment.
PMR primarily affects older adults and causes muscle pain and stiffness, typically in the shoulders and hips. Rheumatologists can help diagnose and manage this condition effectively.
This autoimmune disorder primarily affects the salivary and tear glands, causing dryness in the mouth and eyes. Rheumatologists can diagnose and manage this condition along with other specialists.
Vasculitis is a group of rare diseases that cause inflammation of blood vessels. Rheumatologists are trained to diagnose and treat various forms of vasculitis.