A rheumatologist is a physician who specializes in the treatment of Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases that may affect joints, muscles, bones, skin, and other tissues. Most rheumatologists have a background in internal medicine or pediatrics and have received additional training in the field of rheumatology. Rheumatologists are specially trained to identify many types of rheumatic diseases in their earliest stages, including Arthritis, many types of autoimmune diseases, musculoskeletal pain, disorders of the musculoskeletal system, and osteoporosis. In addition to four years of medical school and three years of specialized training in internal medicine or pediatrics, a rheumatologist has had an additional two or three years of specialized training in the field of rheumatology. A rheumatologist may also be board certified in rheumatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine, or the American board of Pediatrics.
A rheumatologist is type of doctor that specializes in joint disease. They would know the most about osteoarthritis. However, as this condition is very common, primary care physicians would be able to treat it as well (internal medicine/family medicine).
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That's only part of the diagnosis, as you will need to see a Rheumatologist..
It all depends on your age, how long you have had trouble with it and the results of blood tests that help determine what is happening. However Rheumatologist do use xrays to determine the progress and the damage being caused by the disease.
That depends on what he specialises in, For example if you are speaking of a doctor that treats rheumatic or arthritic disorder you would be taking about a Rheumatologist. However if you are having joints repaired or replaced you would be in the care of a Orthopedic surgeon.
A rheumatologist is type of doctor that specializes in joint disease. They would know the most about osteoarthritis. However, as this condition is very common, primary care physicians would be able to treat it as well (internal medicine/family medicine).
A rheumatologist has a better understandstanding of the disorders associated with and the treatment of rheumatism
Rheumatologist or, often times, a primary care provider.
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It varies widely depending on the rheumatologist. Call ahead and ask.
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A rheumatologist: "Rheumatology is a medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the bones, and joints. A doctor trained in rheumatology is called a rheumatologist."
You can contact a rheumatologist in Nigeria by contacting their well-known hospitals and ask for reference.
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Usually a rheumatologist
A rheumatologist is a doctor who studies joints.