Rheumatology is a specialised branch of internal medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systemic autoimmune conditions. These disorders typically affect the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues, but they may also involve other organs such as the skin, kidneys, eyes, and lungs.
The field is dedicated to managing conditions that cause chronic pain, inflammation, stiffness, and swelling—often without any obvious injury. These conditions are usually long-term (chronic) and complex in nature, requiring ongoing specialist care.
Key Areas of Focus:
● Soft Tissue and Muscle Disorders – including Fibromyalgia and Myositis.
● Inflammatory Arthritis – such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and Ankylosing Spondylitis.
● Degenerative Joint Diseases – including Osteoarthritis.
● Autoimmune Disorders – such as Lupus, Scleroderma, and Vasculitis.
● Crystal Arthropathies – including Gout.
