Rheumatology, a subspecialty of internal medicine, is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases. The term originates from the Greek rheuma, meaning "that which flows as a river or stream" and the suffix -ology, meaning "the study of". Rheumatologists mainly deal with problems involving the muscles and/or joints.
Diseases
Diseases diagnosed or managed by the rheumatologist include:
500British Society for Rheumatology - Professional organisation aiming to improve awareness and understanding of arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions. Includes information about membership, journals and events.
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