Rheumatology

Joint pain / Musculoskeletal pain / Osteoporosis

Rheumatologists treat arthritis, autoimmune diseases, pain disorders affecting joints, and osteoporosis. There are more than 200 types of these diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus, back pain, osteoporosis, and tendinitis.

Rheumatology is the field of medicine that is concerned with the evaluation and treatment of people with autoimmune conditions and joint diseases, including arthritis. Branches of rheumatology include basic research and clinical research, as well as clinical diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of patients with these illnesses.

A rheumatologist is a subspecialist in the nonsurgical treatment of rheumatic illnesses, including autoimmune diseases and especially the many forms of arthritis and joint disease.

When does the Rheumatologist second opinion makes sense?

1. The Rheumatologist's second opinion makes sense when your doctor doesn’t have the required specialist knowledge for your condition.
2. The Rheumatologist's second opinion makes sense when various doctors have given you different recommendations and you need help making a decision.
3. The Rheumatologist's second opinion makes sense when you haven’t received a clear diagnosis or therapy recommendation.
4. The Rheumatologists' second opinion makes sense when your doctor has recommended a major operation and you want to make sure that it’s the best way to help you.
5. The Rheumatologists' second opinion makes sense when you feel that you haven’t been given enough information about your planned treatment.
6. The Rheumatologists' second opinion makes sense when the suggested treatment promises no significant improvement to your condition.
7. The Rheumatologists' second opinion makes sense when you want to find out if there are other treatment options you can pursue.