Rheumatic fever

What is rheumatism?

In the vernacular it means a disease with recurrent joint pain. It is always worth investigating the complaint, as there are many possible causes of joint pain. There are around 200 known types of rheumatic diseases, so it is important to rheumatologist specialist investigate, detect the possible cause.

These types of disease are very common in older people, but can occur at any age. The most common symptom is joint pain, which can be associated with inflammation and joint stiffness. Back pain involves inflammation of the small joints of the vertebrae of the spinal column. Early diagnosis and appropriate treatment can prevent joint wear, destruction and severe disability.

The best known disease is rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA starts with stiffness in the morning in the small joint of the hand, followed by pain and arthritis. It is an autoimmune disease and in advanced cases the joints become severely deformed.

• Gratitude: sudden onset of arthritis with severe inflammation due to a build-up of uric acid.
• Bekhterev's disease - spondylosis ankylopoetica: severe wear of the small joints of the spine due to an autoimmune process.
• Osteoporosis: a loss of bone mineral content occurs, which can easily lead to fractures in response to minor trauma.

If you experience these symptoms, who should you contact?

In such cases, it is important to visit the following as soon as possible to make the correct diagnosis a specialist rheumatologist who has knowledge of immunology. With physical examination, laboratory and usually X-ray tests, the disease can be well defined and appropriate therapy can be set up.

Medications are used to reduce inflammation, thereby reducing pain and overall symptoms. The first steps in treatment are the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids, but physiotherapy, special joint exercises and anti-inflammatory wraps are also recommended.

Our rheumatology specialists, Pest, Buda and Óbuda are waiting for patients who need an examination.