Rheumatic Conditions

Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Conditions

Osteoarthritis

Occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time, leading to pain and swelling.

Soft Tissue Rheumatism

Unlike arthritis, which affects the joints, soft tissue rheumatism involves the supporting structures around the joints.

Gout

A type of inflammatory arthritis characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, redness, and swelling in the joints.

Pseudogout

Pseudogout is a type of arthritis caused by the deposition of calcium pyrophosphate crystals in the joints.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

A chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the joints but can also have systemic effects, impacting various organs and tissues.

Psoriatic Arthritis

Typically occurs in individuals with psoriasis, a chronic skin condition characterised by red, scaly patches of skin.

Spondyloarthritis

A group of inflammatory rheumatic diseases that primarily affect the spine and, in some cases, the peripheral joints.

Reactive Arthritis

Also known as Reiter’s syndrome, it is a type of inflammatory arthritis that occurs as a reaction to an infection elsewhere in the body

Post-Infective Arthritis

Unlike reactive arthritis, which is triggered by an active infection, post-infective arthritis develops after the infection has been resolved.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by weakened bones, making them fragile and more prone to fractures.

Connective Tissue Diseases

Lupus (SLE)

Commonly known as lupus, SLE is a chronic autoimmune disease that can affect multiple organ systems in the body.

Sjögren’s Syndrome

A chronic autoimmune disease characterised by the body’s immune system mistakenly attacking its own moisture-producing glands.

Scleroderma

A rare, chronic autoimmune disease characterised by hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues

Myositis

Myositis is a group of rare autoimmune diseases characterised by inflammation and degeneration of muscle tissue.

Antiphospholipid Syndrome

Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an autoimmune disorder characterised by antiphospholipid antibodies in the blood.

CTD Interstitial Lung Disease

A serious condition where the lung tissue becomes inflamed and scarred as a result of an underlying connective tissue disease.

CTD Pulmonary Hypertension

A serious and potentially life-threatening condition where high blood pressure develops in the lungs’ arteries as a result of an underlying connective tissue disease.

Systemic Vasculitis and Other Autoimmune Inflammatory Rheumatic Conditions

Systemic Vasculitis

Systemic vasculitis is a group of rare autoimmune diseases characterised by inflammation of blood vessels throughout the body.

Behçet’s Disease

Behçet’s disease is a rare, chronic, and complex autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the blood vessels throughout the body.

Sarcoidosis

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterised by forming granulomas—small clumps of immune cells—in various body organs.

IgG4-related Disease

A chronic inflammatory condition characterised by the infiltration of IgG4-positive plasma cells and T lymphocytes into various tissues.

Adult Onset Still’s Disease

A rare inflammatory condition that affects adults aged 16 and older. It is characterised by high fevers, a distinctive salmon-coloured rash, and joint pain.

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Let’s start your journey towards better health together. Contact a trusted Rheumatologist now.

Dr. Anindita Santosa is a distinguished rheumatologist with years of experience in caring for adults with rheumatologic and allergic conditions.

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