What are Rheumatic Diseases?
Rheumatic diseases are diseases that develop when the immune system attacks its own body tissues. These diseases usually affect joints, muscles and connective tissues. The most common rheumatic diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, spondylitis, fibromyalgia and gout. These diseases can cause joint pain, swelling, stiffness and sometimes organ damage.
How are Rheumatic Diseases Treated?
The goal in the treatment of rheumatic diseases is to control inflammation, relieve pain and prevent joint damage.
- Medication Therapy:
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs): Reduce pain and inflammation.
- Disease Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs): Slow the progression of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.
- Biological Medicines: These are new generation drugs used especially in the treatment of diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.
- Corticosteroids: Used in cases of severe inflammation.
- Physical Therapy:
Exercises and physical therapy methods to increase joint mobility and maintain muscle strength. - Surgical Intervention:
In cases of severe joint damage, interventions such as prosthetic joint replacement or tendon surgery can be performed.
Rheumatic Diseases Symptoms and Conditions Requiring
- Pain, swelling and limitation of movement in the joints.
- Joint stiffness, fatigue and weakness in the morning.
- Skin rashes (in diseases such as lupus).
- High fever, weight loss, muscle weakness.
Why Metropol Health Group?
Metropol Health Group provides services in the treatment of rheumatic diseases with its specialized team and the most advanced treatment methods. We aim to minimize the effects of diseases by offering our patients a multidisciplinary approach such as physical therapy and lifestyle adjustments in addition to medication. We also offer a wide range of options in biological therapy and surgical solutions.
