Rheumatology

Rheumatology is a branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the joints, muscles, and bones, particularly autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. It involves the study of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, osteoarthritis, gout, and other musculoskeletal disorders. Rheumatologists are specialists who treat these conditions, which often cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and sometimes long-term disability.