Rheumatology is defined as science that deals with muscles, bone, joints, skin and musculoskeletal system. Rheumatic diseases are auto immune in nature. The immune system which is ideally designed to protect you starts malfunctioning i.e. starts harming you. Thus leading to inflammation, organ damage & various other manifestations.

Spectrum compromises of –

• Arthritis- Rheumatoid Arthritis, Spondyloarthritis
• Skin- scleroderma
• Muscle- Myositis/Dermatomyositis
• Lungs- Interstial Lung Disease
• Eyes- Uveitis
• Kidneys- Glomerulonephritis
• Blood Vessels- Vasculitis

Treatment options –

In present scenario multiple treatment options are available depending on patient condition, organ involvement and severity of disease these includes DMARD’S small molecules and biologicals. Even with these possibilities, treatment needs to be individualized. At Kingsway Hospitals the department of Rheumatology is fully equipped with investigative & therapeutic services for all kinds of rheumatological disorders.