Rheumatology

A rheumatologist is an internist or pediatrician who received further training in the diagnosis (detection) and treatment of musculoskeletal disease and systemic autoimmune conditions commonly referred to as rheumatic diseases.Rheumatism is a general term used to describe pain and inflammation in joints, muscles and surrounding soft tissue (known as connective tissue).

Common diseases are:

-          Rheumatoid Arthritis

-          Acute rheumatic fever

-          Ankylosing Spondylitis

-          Lupus

-          Scleroderma

-          Behçet's disease