What are rheumatological conditions?

Tendonitis is a condition where inflammation is present in the tendons that connect muscles to bone. It usually develops when these tendons are overused, injured or if there is a preexisting rheumatic condition. Symptoms usually include pain, tenderness and restricted movement.

What conditions are treated by a rheumatologist?

In addition to general musculoskeletal pain, some of the more common conditions treated by rheumatologists include:

• Osteoarthritis.
• Rheumatoid arthritis.
• Psoriatic arthritis.
• Reactive arthritis.
• Lupus.
• Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
• Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
• Gout.

Is osteoarthritis a rheumatological condition?

While rheumatologists do treat the most common type of arthritis — osteoarthritis — it isn’t considered a rheumatic disease. That’s because osteoarthritis is caused by the natural wearing down of cartilage and bone around joints as opposed to inflammation.

What is the most common rheumatic disorder?

Among the most common ones are:

• Osteoarthritis.
• Rheumatoid arthritis (RA)
• Lupus.
• Spondyloarthropathies — ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA)
• Sjogren’s syndrome.
• Gout.
• Scleroderma.
• Infectious arthritis.

What are the most common rheumatic and musculoskeletal conditions?

Common Rheumatic Diseases and Musculoskeletal Conditions 1 Ankylosing Spondylitis. 2 Osteoarthritis. 3 Rheumatoid Arthritis. 4 Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematous). 5 Sjogren’s Syndrome. 6 (more items)

What are the signs and symptoms of rheumatic disease?

Tendinitis is a condition where inflammation is present in the tendons that connect muscles to bone. It usually develops when these tendons are overused, injured or if there is a preexisting rheumatic condition. Symptoms usually include pain, tenderness and restricted movement.

When to see a rheumatologist for medical advice?

This information is for general education only. Please consult your rheumatologist for medical advice, diagnosis and treatment of your unique medical condition. For more details on how working with a rheumatologist can help you live well with rheumatic disease, read our article on the importance of following your treatment plan .

How many people in the US have rheumatic disease?

It is estimated that 46 million Americans suffer from arthritis or other rheumatic conditions. This number is expected to reach 60 million by the year 2020. Rheumatic disease can develop in people of any age, sex or race.