Consultation with a rheumatologist
Rheumatologist's consultation includes diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of diseases affecting joints, muscles, as well as systemic connective tissue diseases.
Rheumatological diseases cause pain and cause limited mobility. Many of them cannot be completely cured, but their progression can be stopped.
Benefits
Professional approach
The experience of doctors allows you to choose the optimal treatment even with difficult diagnoses.
Individualized treatment
The treatment plan is drawn up taking into account the characteristics of the patient.
The latest treatment methods
Access to modern biological drugs and selection of basic therapy.
Multidisciplinary approach
Collaboration with other specialists for a comprehensive approach to the patient.
Preparation for the appointment of a rheumatologist
Before visiting a rheumatologist, it is recommended to analyze the symptoms and the sequence of their occurrence. It is also worth preparing medical documentation, the results of the studies conducted, and a list of all medications taken
Rheumatologist's appointment
The consultation begins with the collection of complaints and an examination. The doctor learns the history of the disease, the results of previous studies, and evaluates the effectiveness of medications taken. A rheumatologist may prescribe laboratory blood tests, X-rays or MRI scans to assess the extent of joint damage and the presence of inflammation.
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Deputy Chief Physician. General Practitioner, Rheumatologist. Candidate of Medical Sciences
Indications and contraindications
Indications
Acute or chronic joint pain
Constant or periodic joint pain, especially in the morning.
Swelling and redness of the joints
Noticeable increase in joint volume, redness of the skin in the joint area, accompanied by pain.
Morning stiffness
Limited mobility in the joints, lasting more than 30 minutes after waking up.
Fatigue and general malaise
Frequent feeling of fatigue and decreased activity, which may indicate systemic inflammation.
Expected effect
Reducing pain and inflammation
Reduction of pain and inflammation.
Restoration of mobility
Improve joint and muscle function.
Prevention of further damage to joints and other organs
Managing the disease prevents its progression.
Improving the overall quality of life
Relieving symptoms and improving functionality improves the patient's quality of life.