Rheumatology
Inflammation of a joint, muscle, bone or internal organ can be very painful. If you are living with chronic discomfort, it may be time to consult a rheumatologist to find the underlying cause of the pain. At Penn Highlands Healthcare, our board-certified rheumatologists are highly experienced in musculoskeletal conditions as well as autoimmune and inflammatory conditions in people of all ages.
Services We Treat
- Arthritis
- Bursitis
- Fibromyalgia
- Gout
- Inflammatory myopathies
- Joint infections
- Joint, tendon and bursa cortisone injections
- Lupus
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Scleroderma
- Spinal stenosis (narrowing of spinal column)
- Spondylitis
- Tendinitis
- Vasculitis
Rheumatology
Penn Highlands Rheumatology - DuBoisA Service of Penn Highlands DuBois
Rheumatology
Penn Highlands Rheumatology/Infusion CenterA Service of Penn Highlands DuBois
What are the Most Common Reasons to see a Rheumatologist?
Three common reasons to see a rheumatologist include:
- A diagnosis of arthritis or a rheumatic disease
- Pain or swelling that is not easily identifiable
- Blood test results that indicate the presence of a rheumatic disease.
What Conditions do Rheumatologist Treat?
Rheumatologists treat four types of conditions:
Inflammatory Disorders – conditions affecting the joints, muscles and bones. Examples include osteoarthritis and Crohn’s Disease to name a few.
Autoimmune Diseases -- these occur when a person’s immune system attacks healthy tissues in the body. Examples include lupus, multiple sclerosis, celiac disease and more.
Connective Tissue Disorders – conditions that impact ligaments, tendons and skin such as tendonitis and tennis elbow.
Inherited Conditions – ailments that are passed along through generations such as osteoporosis and scleroderma.