Rheumatology Centre

The Rheumatology Centre at the Caucasus Medical Centre treats diseases of the musculoskeletal system and systemic diseases using the most modern approaches.

•  Osteoarthritis (any kind of pathology caused by the wear and tear of the joint, popularly known as "bone spurs")
• Rheumatoid arthritis 
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Different types of gouty arthritis
• Systemic sclerosis
• Dermatomyositis
• Unspecified mixed connective tissue diseases
• Autoimmune disorders 
• Different types of vasculitis (inflammation of blood vessels)

The following services are available at the centre: 

• Consultation with a highly qualified rheumatologist
• A full range of laboratory and instrumental investigations
• Intra-articular injections
• Biopsy sample collection

For which symptoms should patients consult a physician?

• Any joint pain, especially if the pain is unrelated to trauma and appears to be of unknown origin;
• Persistent joint pain that does not respond to conventional treatment;
• General weakness accompanied by joint and muscle pain;
• Joint pain associated with various forms of skin rashes.

Tips on preventive health care:
 

In all cases of joint pain, instead of self-medicating with painkillers, it is advisable to see a doctor as soon as possible so that the disease can be easily diagnosed.