Rheumatology

Rheumatology is a field of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases are chronic connective tissue diseases that can affect joints, muscles, bones, skin and internal organs.

There are many different rheumatic diseases, some of which may be hereditary, others not. The most common rheumatic diseases are arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, scleroderma and lupus. They can lead to pain, stiffness, swelling and inflammation of the joints. This can affect the patient's quality of life and reduce physical activity.

In the treatment of rheumatic diseases, a set of measures is used to reduce inflammation, reduce pain and limit the destructive effect of the disease on the joint. A rheumatologist may prescribe medication, physical therapy, massage, and other treatments.

One of the basic principles of rheumatology is early diagnosis and initiation of treatment, which helps prevent further development of the disease and prevent irreversible changes in the joints.

Rheumatology is an important field of medicine that requires knowledge and experience from doctors of various specialties, such as therapists, surgeons, orthopedists, neurologists and others. In addition, rheumatology is closely related to other medical disciplines such as immunology, genetics and pharmacology.

It is important to note that the correct treatment of rheumatic diseases depends on an accurate diagnosis of the disease. Therefore, doctors must use modern diagnostic methods, such as radiography, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography and others.