Rheumatology

Rheumatologists diagnose and treat inflammatory and autoimmune conditions of the joints, muscles and connective tissue, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, ankylosing spondylitis, gout and fibromyalgia.

Morning stiffness lasting over 30 minutes, swollen joints on both sides of the body or joint pain with rashes and fatigue are signs a rheumatology assessment is warranted. Early treatment prevents joint damage.