Rheumatology
Reduce joint and muscle pain, swelling or stiffness with support from CentraCare’s rheumatologists. These doctors focus on rheumatologic conditions — health problems that happen when your immune system attacks your body. We take time to listen to your concerns, explore your options and determine the best path forward. Trust us to help you start feeling better as soon as possible.
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Conditions We Treat
Rheumatologists are experts in conditions such as:
- ANCA-associated vasculitis – Uncommon disorder that causes inflammation of blood vessels.
- Ankylosing spondylitis – Pain and inflammation in the spine and pelvis
- Giant cell arteritis - Autoimmune inflammation of blood vessels, frequently involving the temporal arteries, which can lead to blindness
- Gout – Form of arthritis with sudden, severe attacks of pain in joints
- Idiopathic inflammatory myositis - Autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in skeletal muscle (and sometimes other tissues as well, such as skin), which can lead to progressive loss of muscle power
- Lupus – Disease in which the immune system attacks the body's own tissues and organs
- Myositis – Inflammation of the skeletal muscles.
- Polymyalgia rheumatica – Muscle aching and stiffness
- Psoriatic arthritis – Type of arthritis that affects some people with psoriasis
- Rheumatoid arthritis – Chronic joint inflammation
- Scleroderma – Rare, progressive diseases that involve the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues
- Sjogren’s syndrome – Dry eyes and mouth
Rheumatology Services
Expect your rheumatologist to ask many questions to understand your symptoms and their impact on your life. You might also need imaging or lab tests for a diagnosis. Based on the results, you’ll receive a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Medication Management
Your doctor may prescribe medications to reduce inflammation or suppress your immune system. You’ll learn how to take them safely and effectively while managing side effects.
Infusion Therapy
CentraCare’s infusion suites help you stay comfortable as you receive medicine through a vein (IV).
Rehabilitation
Physical therapy helps you increase strength and flexibility while reducing pain. Occupational therapy teaches you how to do daily tasks more easily.
Injections
Your doctor may use imaging technology to precisely guide an injection of medicine into a joint to reduce inflammation. This technique means you feel more relief.
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