The rheumatologist is the doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the joints, muscles, tendons and bones.
Ankylosing spondylitis known as a type of arthritis located in the spine which causes inflammation of the vertebrae.
Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints, characterized by pain and stiffness in the joints and usually worse with age.
Chondrocalcinosis is a disease of the musculoskeletal system and is characterized by the deposit of calcium salts inside the articular cartilage.
Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disease characterized by painful sensation and persistent tiredness.
Gout is caused by an accumulation of uric acid in the blood causing inflammation of the joints. This pathology is also known as gouty arthritis.
Lupus is an inflammatory and autoimmune disease where the body attacks healthy cells causing damage to itself.
Lupus is an inflammatory and autoimmune disease where the body attacks healthy cells causing damage to itself.
Myopathies are a group of diseases that cause muscle weakness. They can be inherited or acquired. Some people with OCD experience myopathies as a result of their compulsive behaviors. This can add to the feeling of isolation because people with myopathies often look healthy and have no outward signs of their illness.
Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that causes the deterioration of joint cartilage. It is generally located in the hands, knee, spine, and hip causing the bones to wear out little by little and causing pain and inflammation.
Osteoporosis is the decrease in bone mass density, making bones more porous and less resistant to knocks or external injuries.
Perniosis is the appearance of sores from exposure to high temperatures.
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disease usually in the shoulders and hip that causes muscle aches and stiffness.
Psoriasis is a skin disease that occurs when the life cycle of rough and dead cells is accelerated. The excess skin cells form red spots and scales that are itchy and sometimes painful.
Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a disease of unknown cause that causes inflammation of the lungs and can affect other organs as well.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder in which the immune system attacks the synovium, cartilage, and bone of joints, causing symptoms such as pain and stiffness.
Systemic sclerosis is an alteration in the collagen produced by an autoimmune disease.
Tendinitis is an inflammation of the tendon. Tendinitis can be caused by a variety of factors, including infection, trauma, and overuse. It can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving the joint.
Uveitis is the inflammation and redness that occurs in various parts of the eyeball.
Vasculitis is an autoimmune disease that attacks the body causing inflammation of the blood vessels.
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