Frequently Asked Questions

The common rheumatological conditions are Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, SLE(Lupus), Gout, CPPD, Scleroderma, MCTD, Polymyositis, Dermatomyositis, Polymyalgia Rheumatica, Giant cell arteritis, Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia, Rickets, Renal Tubular Acidosis, Takayasu’s, Wegener’s, Churg-strauss, Polyarteritis nodosa, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Reactive Arthritis, Enteropathic Arthritis, Juvenile idiopathic Arthritis, low back pain, Fibromyalgia, Tendinitis and bursitis.

A Rheumatologist helps in

1. Making the correct diagnosis
2. In treating the condition
3. In recognizing the complications at an early stage
4. In preventing further damage (Ex. joint deformities and contractures)