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What is rheumatology ?
Rheumatology is a medical discipline that deals mainly with pathologies affecting the musculoskeletal system: bones, muscles, joints, tendons and the spine.
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Rheumatologists treat several diseases, such as :
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Osteoarthritis
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Osteoporosis
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Paediatric rheumatic diseases
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Various inflammatory rheumatisms
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Fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndromes
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Infectious arthritis
When to consult a rheumatologist ?
A rheumatologist should be consulted in the event of :
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Spinal pain ("sciatica", disc herniation, neck pain, etc.)
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Back pain
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Pain affecting tendons or muscles
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Bone and joint pain
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Limited movement (handicap)
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Joint pain (tendonitis)
What are the risk factors ?
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Women are more affected than men
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Age
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Practising sports or intense and repetitive movements (agriculture, sewing, ...)
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Obesity
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