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Frequent questions

Below we list the most frequently asked questions about Rheumatology.

What is rheumatic fever?
Rheumatic fever is an inflammatory disease that can develop as a complication of untreated or inadequately treated streptococcal throat infection, specifically with Group A Streptococcus bacteria. It primarily affects children and adolescents, but it can also occur in adults. Rheumatic fever can lead to inflammation in various parts of the body, particularly the heart, joints, skin, and central nervous system.
Ehlers-Danlos type III syndrome: what are the presentation symptoms, how is it diagnosed and how is it treated?
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) Type III, also known as Hypermobility EDS, is a hereditary connective tissue disorder characterized by joint hypermobility, skin hyperextensibility, and a variety of other symptoms.
Is genetic testing necessary for the diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)?
The diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is typically based on clinical evaluation, medical history, and physical examination.
The Beighton Score and the Brighton Criteria for the diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos hypermobile type (EDS type III). What are they, how are they used?
The Beighton Score and the Brighton Criteria are tools commonly used in the clinical assessment of joint hypermobility, particularly in the context of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) hypermobile type, also known as EDS type III.
Chondrocalcinosis of the knee: what is it and how is it treated?
La condrocalcinosis de rodilla se refiere a la presencia de cristales de pirofosfato de calcio dihidrato (CPPD) en la articulación de la rodilla y los tejidos circundantes.
Lumbar spinal stenosis: What are the presentation symptoms, how is it diagnosed and how is it treated?
Lumbar spinal stenosis is a medical condition characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal in the lumbar region of the spine. This narrowing can lead to compression of the spinal cord and nerve roots, resulting in various symptoms.
Trigeminal neuralgia: what are the presentation symptoms, how is it diagnosed and how is it treated?
Trigeminal neuralgia is a neurological disorder characterized by severe, sudden-onset, and recurrent facial pain. This condition is often described as one of the most excruciating pains a person can experience.
Rhizarthrosis or osteoarthritis of the thumb: what are the presentation symptoms, how is it diagnosed and how is it treated?
Rizarthrosis, also known as basal joint arthritis or thumb arthritis, is a condition that affects the joint at the base of the thumb. It can lead to pain and functional limitations.
Herniated Disc: what are the presentation symptoms, how is it diagnosed and how is it treated?
Herniated Disc, also known as a slipped or ruptured disc, is a spinal condition where the soft inner core of an intervertebral disc protrudes through the tough outer layer. It can lead to a variety of symptoms.
Metatarsalgia: symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis?
Metatarsalgia is a medical condition characterized by pain and inflammation in the metatarsal region of the foot, which is the area just before the toes.

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