- Rheumatoid Arthritis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis continues to improve, which can give many people relief from symptoms, improving their quality of life Doctors may use the following options to treat RA: Medications Physical therapy and occupational therapy Surgery Routine monitoring and ongoing care Complementary therapies Your doctor may recommend a combination of
- Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
If you have a disease that requires long-term glucocorticoid therapy, such as rheumatoid arthritis or chronic lung disease, you can also take certain medications approved for the prevention or treatment of osteoporosis Nutrition An important part of treating osteoporosis is eating a healthy, balanced diet, which includes:
- Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)
Who Treats Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)? Treating juvenile idiopathic arthritis typically requires a team approach that involves several different health care providers JIA is primarily treated by: Pediatric rheumatologists, who specialize in treating arthritis and other diseases in children that involve the joints, bones, muscles, and immune system Other members of your child’s
- Psoriatic Arthritis Symptoms, Causes, Risk Factors | NIAMS
Psoriatic arthritis can occur in those who have psoriasis, often causing joint pain swelling Learn about the symptoms risk factors for psoriatic arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus): Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps . . .
Who Treats Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)? Most people will see a rheumatologist for their lupus treatment A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in rheumatic diseases, such as arthritis and other inflammatory or autoimmune disorders Clinical immunologists, doctors who specialize in immune system disorders, may also treat people with lupus Other health care providers may provide
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis | NIAMS
Polymyalgia rheumatica giant cell arteritis are closely linked inflammatory conditions Learn the symptoms, causes, risk factors
- Artritis | Temas de salud | NIAMS
Who Treats Rheumatoid Arthritis? Diagnosing and treating rheumatoid arthritis requires a team effort involving you and several types of health care professionals These may include: Internists, who specialize in the diagnosis and medical treatment of adults Rheumatologists, who specialize in arthritis and other diseases of the bones, joints, and muscles Orthopaedists, who specialize in the
- Ankylosing Spondylitis Symptoms Risk Factors | NIAMS
Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis that affects the spine Learn about symptoms, risk factors, possible causes
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