Overview of Rheumatology
Rheumatologists on the medical staff at Baylor Scott & White Health study and treat arthritis and other joint, muscle and bone diseases. People see rheumatologists for a variety of reasons; the most common reasons include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia and tendonitis.
Rheumatology Conditions Treated
Some of the conditions treated by a rheumatologist include:
- Arthralgias and myalgias
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Osteoarthritis
- Connective tissue disorders
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Tendonitis
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Psoriatic arthritis
- Gout
- Fibromyalgia
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Scleroderma/CREST syndrome
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Polymyalgia rheumatic
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Rheumatoid Arthritis (including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis)
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Lupus
- Polymyositis
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Vasculitis
- Sjogren's syndrome
- Sarcoid
Rheumatology Treatments
Depending on your condition, some common treatment options include:
- Medication
- Physical therapy
- Joint aspirations and injections
- IV infusion therapy