rheumatic disease

What Are Some Rheumatic Diseases?

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What Are Some Rheumatic Diseases? Osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) Lupus. Spondyloarthropathies — ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) Sjogren’s syndrome. Gout. Scleroderma. Infectious arthritis. How many types of rheumatism are there? There are between 100-150 rheumatic disease varieties and the term rheumatism is a layperson term describing joint pain and stiffness and not specifically

What Happens When You Are Referred To Rheumatology?

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What Happens When You Are Referred To Rheumatology? Your rheumatologist will also conduct a thorough exam, usually including all of your joints, from your shoulders to your toes, as well as your heart and lungs. After the physical exam, new patients may be asked for blood and urine samples, as well as imaging like X-rays,