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Rheumatology

A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in rheumatic diseases. They diagnose, treat, and manage patients with rheumatic diseases, helping patients improve their quality of life and maintain optimal musculoskeletal function. You can be referred to a rheumatologist by your general practitioner or make an appointment on your own.

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RHEUMATOLOGY

It is a branch of medicine that specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of rheumatic diseases. This includes understanding the rheumatic processes in various tissues and organs, such as joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and other parts of the musculoskeletal system. Rheumatology also studies systemic rheumatic diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and gout, which can affect various organs and systems of the body. A rheumatologist diagnoses diseases, develops an individualized treatment plan, including pharmacotherapy, physiotherapy, rehabilitation and other methods of treatment.

SYMPTOMS WHEN YOU SHOULD VISIT A RHEUMATOLOGIST

A consultation with a rheumatologist will be useful for those people who have activities with a high load on the joints (sports or physical work).

Pain and stiffness in the joints, spine

Swelling of the joints, their redness;

Difficulty in movement, difficulty in bending/extending the joint;

Prolonged fever;

Rash on the body;

Pain in the muscles;

Increased coldness of the extremities.

DIAGNOSIS OF RHEUMATOLOGIC DISEASES

Differentiated diagnosis by a rheumatologist plays a major role in making a correct diagnosis. At the first visit, the doctor collects the entire medical history and, if indicated, prescribes laboratory or instrumental examinations.

BASIC LABORATORY METHODS OF RESEARCH TO CLARIFY THE DIAGNOSIS

General and biochemical blood test

Rheumatoid tests

Serological analyzes

C-reactive protein

FROM INSTRUMENTAL METHODS, A RHEUMATOLOGIST CAN REFER TO

Ultrasound of joints

Ultrasonography of internal organs

Electrocardiogram

Rheumatologic diseases are often characterized by damage to other organs and systems, which requires consultations and examinations of related specialists and multidisciplinary (team) treatment. All necessary examinations can be performed at the Med-Atlant clinic.

DISEASES TREATED BY A RHEUMATOLOGIST AT MED-ATLANTA

The main list of diseases that are most often treated by a rheumatologist:

Osteoarthritis (a very common joint pathology due to the biochemical destruction of hyaline cartilage).

Rheumatoid arthritis (joint damage due to autoimmune disorders or as a result of infectious diseases)

Reactive arthritis (inflammation of the joints due to a bacterial, viral or fungal infection).

Reiter’s syndrome (inflammation of the joints due to a bacterial infection, combined with conjunctivitis and genitourinary organs).

Ankylosing spondyloarthritis or Bechterev’s disease (a disease of the spinal joints, in which vertebrae fuse and mobility are limited).

Systemic scleroderma (a disease of connective tissue and blood vessels, in which fibrosis and sclerotic lesions of the skin, internal organs and blood vessels occur due to excessive collagen formation).

Vasculitis (inflammatory lesions of the blood vessel wall).

Erythema nodosum (inflammatory lesion of subcutaneous fatty tissue).

Systemic lupus erythematosus (an autoimmune disease that causes systemic and chronic inflammatory processes in many human organs and systems).

METHODS OF TREATMENT BY A RHEUMATOLOGIST

Unfortunately, not all rheumatologic diseases can be completely overcome, but with the help of a doctor, following all the recommendations, you can alleviate their course and improve the quality of your life. A competent specialist will consult you and prescribe treatment at the Med-Atlant clinic. The rheumatologist necessarily takes into account concomitant diseases, if any, and acts in a comprehensive manner together with other doctors of the clinic.

Drug therapy

It includes anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as immunomodulators, painkillers, and other medications, as indicated. Often a combination of these medications is used.

Physiotherapy

Physical therapy, electrotherapy, etc.

Changing your lifestyle

This includes a balanced diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, improved sleep quality, etc.

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PRICE FOR A RHEUMATOLOGIST’S CONSULTATION AT MED-ATLANTE

Service	Price (UAH)
Consultation with a rheumatologist
Consultation with a rheumatologist	500

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Валентина С.

June 23, 2022

Все на вищому рівні. Чудова клініка і атмосфера. Гарні приміщення і кабінети, бездоганну чистота. Привітний персонал, лікарі-професіонали своєї справи. Якщо можна було би поставити оцінку, то тут десять із десяти. Особливо хочу відзначити: Диб'як…

Med-Atlant Response:

Валентино, від душі дякуємо за відгук, такі слова людей — найвища відзнака! Бажаємо Вам міцного здоров'я!