Rheumatology
Rheumatologists treat arthritis, autoimmune diseases, diseases causing joint and muscle pain and osteoporosis.
Investigations they often use in the diagnosis of these conditions include blood tests, X-rays and occasionally muscle biopsy.
Commonly conditions treated by rheumatologists include:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Lupus
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Psoriatic arthropathy