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Rheumatology

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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.

Rheumatologists treat several diseases, such as :

  • Osteoarthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Paediatric rheumatic diseases
  • Various inflammatory rheumatisms
  • Fibromyalgia and chronic pain syndromes
  • Infectious arthritis

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When to consult a rheumatologist ?

A rheumatologist should be consulted in the event of :

  • Spinal pain ("sciatica", disc herniation, neck pain, etc.)
  • Back pain
  • Pain affecting tendons or muscles
  • Bone and joint pain
  • Limited movement (handicap)
  • Joint pain (tendonitis)

What are the risk factors ?

  • Women are more affected than men
  • Age
  • Practising sports or intense and repetitive movements (agriculture, sewing, ...)
  • Obesity

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