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Arthritis & Autoimmune Disease

At VIP Rheumatology, we treat diseases and symptoms that result mainly from an overactive immune system. Our immune system is supposed to protect us from infections and cancers, however, with autoimmune diseases, the immune system causes inflammation in areas where it is not needed, causing various symptoms and diseases.
The role of a rheumatologist is to diagnose what kind of disease is causing the patient’s symptoms and if needed, prescribe medications that are as targeted to the problem as possible.
The symptoms of autoimmune diseases arise from the involvement of various organs, such as the joints, skin, brain, eyes, scalp, lungs, heart, nervous system, kidneys, arteries, liver, spleen, and small and large intestines. Due to the variety of potential organs involved, the symptoms can be diverse, and patients may have atypical presentations and long-lasting symptoms before a diagnosis is established. At VIP Rheumatology, our diagnostic expertise is geared towards getting an answer and developing a personalized treatment as soon as possible.
There are several other kinds of arthritis aside from osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, which can impact individuals of varying age groups based on their underlying cause. A build-up of uric acid in the body results in gout, a kind of arthritis that produces painful, swollen, red, and inflamed joints. People with psoriasis, a skin ailment marked by red, scaly areas of skin, are susceptible to psoriatic arthritis. Psoriatic arthritis is classified as an autoimmune disease that results in pain, stiffness, and inflammation in the joints.
Autoimmune diseases need treatment to get the patients to a state of health as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, when untreated, autoimmune diseases can have bad outcomes, from poor functional status to irreversible joint damage, intolerable symptoms, or irreversible organ involvement.
Some of the conditions we treat include the following:
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis and Psoriasis
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Lupus)
  • Joint Inflammation
  • Gout/Pseudogout
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Back Pain
  • Polymyalgia Rheumatica
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Raynaud’s Disease
  • Myositis
  • Scleroderma
  • Adult-Onset Still’s Disease
  • Hypophosphatasia
  • Vasculitis
If you have or suspect having an autoimmune condition, please get in touch with VIP Rheumatology, and we will conduct an evaluation that satisfies your needs right away!
Diagnostic tests may include:
  • Blood tests
  • Joint fluid testing
  • MRI scans
  • Urinalysis
  • Ultrasound may be performed to assess early inflammatory
  • X-rays

Interventions

There are many treatments for autoimmune diseases and arthritis. Depending on the kind of arthritis and the symptoms you experience, treatment options may include medication to reduce inflammation, manage pain, and halt the advancement of joint deterioration. Surgery may be recommended in extreme circumstances to replace broken joints or repair tendons. Certain types of arthritis may benefit from lifestyle modifications, including weight loss, eating a balanced diet, and exercise, in addition to medical care. In addition to relieving joint pain and swelling, heat and cold therapy and assistive equipment like walkers or canes can help people with arthritis move more easily.

Thankfully, there are numerous therapy options available for inflammatory and osteoarthritis arthritis, including a class of drugs known as Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs (DMARDs), which are administered orally, via injection, and via infusion.

Are you suffering from arthritis or autoimmune issues? Learn more about the many treatment options we offer at VIP Rheumatology – contact us today!

 
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