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Rheumatology Consultation in Ibiza
Rheumatology is the branch responsible for treating rheumatic diseases, which affect joints, muscles and skeleton. Some of them can cause a lot of pain, inflammation or a feeling of weakness.
If you need to go to a consultation with a rheumatologist in Ibiza, we are waiting for you.
What is rheumatology?
This area of medicine deals with the study, diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue.
When we talk about rheumatic diseases we refer to certain conditions that damage the muscles, joints and skeleton, causing pain.
These include autoimmune diseases such as lupus, scleroderma or rheumatoid arthritis.
In these cases, prevention and monitoring are essential to prevent a patient with a diagnosed autoimmune disease from seeing their quality of life diminished.
List of common rheumatic diseases
The rheumatologist is specialized in treating common rheumatic diseases.
One of the main ones is arthritis, an inflammatory disease that affects the joints and can cause pain, swelling and stiffness in the area. It can be rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. On the other hand, gouty arthritis is an inflammatory disease that causes pain and swelling in the joints and can even damage the kidneys and other organs, so it is essential to carry out adequate monitoring.
There is also lupus, which can affect the skin, joints and even internal organs. Something similar happens with the disease scleroderma, which can affect the skin and connective tissues, causing swelling and weakness in the joints and damaging the organs.
Another rheumatic disease is fibromyalgia, a disorder that causes muscle pain and chronic fatigue.
The rheumatologist also deals with the study of Sjögren’s Syndrome. It is an autoimmune disease that affects the glands that produce tears and saliva, causing extreme dryness in the areas around the eyes and mouth.
They also treat Raynaud’s syndrome, a disorder that affects the blood vessels and can cause episodes of numbness and pain in the hands and feet. Often the patient can see how their fingers turn white or purple. There are three phases but not always all three are present.
Polymyalgia rheumatica is an inflammatory disease that causes pain and weakness in the muscles of the back and shoulders. Regular follow-up with a specialist is also recommended.
In the case of dermatomyositis, it is an inflammatory disease that affects the muscles and skin and can cause weakness and pain. Something similar happens with chronic fatigue syndrome, which can also be diagnosed and is a disorder that causes extreme fatigue and difficulty in carrying out daily activities.
These are some of the main rheumatic diseases that rheumatologists treat. That is why it is important to put yourself in the hands of a good professional if you have any indication that you may be suffering from one of these diseases.
Since many are of an immune nature, the risk of suffering from it may increase if you have a family member with a rheumatic autoimmune disease. In many cases, blood tests can also be useful to see if there are positive markers, although they do not confirm the disease on their own.
When to make an appointment with a rheumatologist?
Generally, it is advisable to make an appointment with a rheumatologist if there is a suspicion that you may have a rheumatic disease or if the patient notices certain symptoms.
Symptoms include joint pain, extreme fatigue, swollen joints or muscle weakness.
Although there are rheumatic diseases that manifest themselves acutely, there are others that are chronic and silent, and that can progress slowly over time.
In any case, consulting a rheumatologist can help detect the disease in its early stages and can significantly improve the chances of finding an effective treatment that helps you delay the onset of the disease.
Rheumatologist in Ibiza
If you are looking for a trusted rheumatologist in Ibiza, remember that we are at your complete disposal.
Our advice is to try to put yourself in the hands of the best, because this is how you can get the best possible diagnosis and treat your disease. Always meet with the best professionals.
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