It's time to see a rheumatologist if you experience persistent joint pain, swelling, or stiffness that lasts for more than a few weeks, especially if it affects your daily activities. Other signs include unexplained fatigue, skin rashes, or systemic symptoms like fever or weight loss. If you have a family history of autoimmune diseases or if your primary care doctor recommends a specialist, that can also indicate the need for evaluation by a rheumatologist. Early diagnosis and management are crucial for effective treatment of rheumatic conditions.
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).
That's only part of the diagnosis, as you will need to see a Rheumatologist..
A rheumatologist has a better understandstanding of the disorders associated with and the treatment of rheumatism
Rheumatologist or, often times, a primary care provider.
The following health professionals can diagnose and prescribe treatment for gout: Family medicine doctor Physician assistant Nurse practitioner Internist Rheumatologist Orthopedist More information at this web page: http://www.healthbanks.com/PatientPortal/Public/ArticlePromoted.aspxArticleID=HW5hw69011#HW5aa25458
A rheumatologist
It varies widely depending on the rheumatologist. Call ahead and ask.
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."
Rheumatologist
The first thing to do is get a Rheumatologist that knows about Scleroderma. It's treated by the symptoms that one has. Everyone that has Scleroderma has symptoms in common, but no one really has all the same symptoms as another. I have Scleroderma, and I see my Rheumatologist primarily, but also see a Gastroenterologist for my "tummy" problems, a hand surgeon for my Raynauds problems, sometimes a Dermatologist. Your Rheumatologist will lead you in the right direction.
You can contact a rheumatologist in Nigeria by contacting their well-known hospitals and ask for reference.
For low back pain you can see any of these health professionals: Osteopath, chiropractor or physiotherpists From personal experience with long term low back pain, i have tried them all and find that osteopath works best for me. To me i think they are a mixture of chiro and physio put together. They are very holistic, massages, manipulate and give exercise, postural advises. hope this helps