Rheumatologist – Why Consulting a Specialist Matters
A Rheumatologist is an internal medicine specialist focused on musculoskeletal diseases and systemic autoimmune conditions. They manage rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus (SLE), ankylosing spondylitis, Sjögren's syndrome, myositis, scleroderma, vasculitis, and antiphospholipid syndrome. They use disease-modifying drugs (DMARDs), biologic therapies, and steroid injections. Joint aspiration (arthrocentesis) is a key procedure. Rheumatologists are distinct from orthopedic surgeons, who operate on joints.
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