Rheumatology is a specialized field of internal medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systemic autoimmune conditions. These disorders commonly affect the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues, but they may also involve other organs like the skin, kidneys, eyes, and lungs.
Rheumatology is focused on managing conditions that cause chronic pain, inflammation, stiffness, and swelling—often without a clear injury—and are typically long-term (chronic) and complex in nature.
Key Areas of Focus:
● Soft Tissue and Muscle Disorders – including Fibromyalgia and Myositis.
● Inflammatory Arthritis – such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis.
● Degenerative Joint Diseases – like Osteoarthritis.
● Autoimmune Disorders – including Lupus, Scleroderma, and Vasculitis.
● Crystal Arteriopathies – such as Gout.
