Overview of Rheumatology
Rheumatologists on the medical staff at Carrollton Regional Medical Center study and treat arthritis and other joint, muscle and bone diseases. People see rheumatologists for a variety of reasons; the most common reasons include rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, fibromyalgia and tendonitis.
Rheumatology Conditions Treated
Some of the conditions treated by a rheumatologist include:
Arthralgias and myalgias
Osteoarthritis
Connective tissue disorders
Tendonitis
Psoriatic arthritis
Gout
Fibromyalgia
Scleroderma/CREST syndrome
Polymyalgia rheumatic
Tendonitis
Rheumatoid Arthritis (including juvenile rheumatoid arthritis)
Lupus
Polymyositis
Vasculitis
Sjogren's syndrome
Sarcoid
Rheumatology Treatments
Depending on your condition, some common treatment options include:
Medication
Physical therapy
Joint aspirations and injections
IV infusion therapy