{"id":1398,"date":"2021-08-10T18:30:59","date_gmt":"2021-08-10T18:30:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.vecurosoft.com\/medilax\/?page_id=1398"},"modified":"2026-04-13T20:10:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T20:10:04","slug":"services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/services\/","title":{"rendered":"Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1398\" class=\"elementor elementor-1398\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-413e183 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"413e183\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81642d3 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"81642d3\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52133d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-medilaxsectiontitle\" data-id=\"52133d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"medilaxsectiontitle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wow fadeInUp\" data-wow-delay=\"0.3s\"><div class=\"section-title center\" ><span class=\"h3 text-theme sec-subtitle subtitle-selector\">SERVICES<\/span><h3 class=\"h1 title-selector\">Our facility includes services such as...<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81b8718 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"81b8718\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;shape_divider_top&quot;:&quot;split&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-top\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 20\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" 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class=\"tab-text\">Infusion Center<\/span><\/button><button class=\"nav-link \" id=\"nav-tab1-nav\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#nav-tab1\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"nav-tab1\" aria-selected=\"\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"tab-text\">Laboratory<\/span><\/button><button class=\"nav-link \" id=\"nav-tab2-nav\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#nav-tab2\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"nav-tab2\" aria-selected=\"\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"tab-text\">Digital Radiology<\/span><\/button><button class=\"nav-link \" id=\"nav-tab3-nav\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#nav-tab3\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"nav-tab3\" aria-selected=\"\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"tab-text\">Clinical Drug Studies<\/span><\/button><button class=\"nav-link \" id=\"nav-tab4-nav\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#nav-tab4\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"nav-tab4\" aria-selected=\"\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"tab-text\">Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)<\/span><\/button><button class=\"nav-link \" id=\"nav-tab5-nav\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#nav-tab5\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"nav-tab5\" aria-selected=\"\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"tab-text\">Joint Aspiration<\/span><\/button><button class=\"nav-link \" id=\"nav-tab6-nav\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#nav-tab6\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"nav-tab6\" aria-selected=\"\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"tab-text\">Ultrasound Guided Procedures \/ Diagnosis<\/span><\/button><button class=\"nav-link \" id=\"nav-tab7-nav\" data-bs-toggle=\"tab\" data-bs-target=\"#nav-tab7\" type=\"button\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"nav-tab7\" aria-selected=\"\"><i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"tab-text\">Iovera Cryoneurololysis<\/span><\/button><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-lg-7 col-md-12 col-sm-12\"><div class=\"tab-content\" id=\"myTabContent\"><div class=\"tab-pane fade  show active\" id=\"nav-tab0\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"nav-tab0-nav\"><div class=\"service-tab-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade  \" id=\"nav-tab1\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"nav-tab1-nav\"><div class=\"service-tab-content\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8495\" class=\"elementor elementor-8495\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-06dbfff e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"06dbfff\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f59891d elementor-widget elementor-widget-servicetabcontent\" data-id=\"f59891d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"servicetabcontent.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"service-tab-content\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Our in-house LABORATORY offers convenient and efficient diagnostic testing, reducing wait times and streamlining the treatment process. From routine blood work to specialized testing, our lab supports timely diagnosis and monitoring of various health conditions. Results are securely shared with your physician to support prompt clinical decisions and comprehensive care.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p>Lab fee: $30\u00a0<\/p><div class=\"ser-img-nine\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/LABORATORY-ARCC-Website-Titles-Images.jpg\" alt=\"LABORATORY ARCC Website Titles Images\"  \/><div class=\"icon-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ARCC-LOGO-ICON.png\" alt=\"ARCC LOGO ICON\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade  \" id=\"nav-tab2\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"nav-tab2-nav\"><div class=\"service-tab-content\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8498\" class=\"elementor elementor-8498\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9747950 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9747950\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5977c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-servicetabcontent\" data-id=\"c5977c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"servicetabcontent.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"service-tab-content\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000\">We use advanced DIGITAL RADIOLOGY to produce high-resolution imaging that assists in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Digital X-rays offer faster processing, lower radiation exposure, and improved image quality compared to traditional methods. Images can be shared electronically with referring providers to support collaborative care.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"ser-img-nine\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/DIGITAL-RAARCC-Website-Titles-Images.jpg\" alt=\"DIGITAL RAARCC Website Titles Images\"  \/><div class=\"icon-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ARCC-LOGO-ICON.png\" alt=\"ARCC LOGO ICON\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade  \" id=\"nav-tab3\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"nav-tab3-nav\"><div class=\"service-tab-content\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8504\" class=\"elementor elementor-8504\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4749008 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4749008\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d81a34 elementor-widget elementor-widget-servicetabcontent\" data-id=\"1d81a34\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"servicetabcontent.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"service-tab-content\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000\">Our practice participates in CLINICAL DRUG STUDIES aimed at advancing medical knowledge and expanding treatment options. Patients who qualify for clinical trials have access to investigational therapies under close medical supervision. These studies follow strict regulatory protocols to ensure safety and scientific integrity while contributing to future healthcare solutions.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"ser-img-nine\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/CLINICALSTUDARCC-Website-Titles-Images.jpg\" alt=\"CLINICALSTUDARCC Website Titles Images\"  \/><div class=\"icon-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ARCC-LOGO-ICON.png\" alt=\"ARCC LOGO ICON\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade  \" id=\"nav-tab4\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"nav-tab4-nav\"><div class=\"service-tab-content\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8507\" class=\"elementor elementor-8507\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d9f1fc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8d9f1fc\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8da1739 elementor-widget elementor-widget-servicetabcontent\" data-id=\"8da1739\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"servicetabcontent.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"service-tab-content\"><p>PLATELET-RICH PLASMA (PRP) THERAPY uses a patient\u2019s own blood components to promote healing and tissue regeneration. After processing the blood to concentrate platelets, the PRP is injected into targeted areas to support recovery from conditions such as knee joint pain. This minimally invasive procedure is popular in regenerative medicine and orthopedic care.<\/p><div class=\"ser-img-nine\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/PLATELTARCC-Website-Titles-Images.jpg\" alt=\"PLATELTARCC Website Titles Images\"  \/><div class=\"icon-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ARCC-LOGO-ICON.png\" alt=\"ARCC LOGO ICON\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade  \" id=\"nav-tab5\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"nav-tab5-nav\"><div class=\"service-tab-content\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8510\" class=\"elementor elementor-8510\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-046912d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"046912d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8fe61bb elementor-widget elementor-widget-servicetabcontent\" data-id=\"8fe61bb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"servicetabcontent.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"service-tab-content\"><p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">ARTHROCENTESIS (JOINT ASPIRATION) is a 10\u201330 minute procedure that uses a sterile needle to remove synovial fluid from a joint space for diagnosis or symptom relief. It treats pain and swelling caused by fluid buildup and allows labs to test for infection or crystals (gout). Risks are rare but include infection or bleeding.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"ser-img-nine\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/JOINTAARCC-Website-Titles-Images.jpg\" alt=\"JOINTAARCC Website Titles Images\"  \/><div class=\"icon-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ARCC-LOGO-ICON.png\" alt=\"ARCC LOGO ICON\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade  \" id=\"nav-tab6\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"nav-tab6-nav\"><div class=\"service-tab-content\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8501\" class=\"elementor elementor-8501\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f2b3e7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f2b3e7\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd7114b elementor-widget elementor-widget-servicetabcontent\" data-id=\"dd7114b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"servicetabcontent.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"service-tab-content\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000\">ULTRASOUND-GUIDED PROCEDURES enhance precision during diagnostic and therapeutic interventions. This technology allows clinicians to visualize tissues, joints, and organs in real-time, improving accuracy for procedures such as joint injections, aspirations, and soft tissue evaluations. It\u2019s a minimally invasive method that enhances safety and patient comfort.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"ser-img-nine\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ULTRASARCC-Website-Titles-Images.jpg\" alt=\"ULTRASARCC Website Titles Images\"  \/><div class=\"icon-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ARCC-LOGO-ICON.png\" alt=\"ARCC LOGO ICON\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div class=\"tab-pane fade  \" id=\"nav-tab7\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"nav-tab7-nav\"><div class=\"service-tab-content\">\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8513\" class=\"elementor elementor-8513\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94c4b0f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"94c4b0f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1c413c elementor-widget elementor-widget-servicetabcontent\" data-id=\"b1c413c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"servicetabcontent.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"service-tab-content\"><p><span style=\"color: #000000\">IOVERA\u00b0 is a non-surgical, drug-free treatment that uses cold therapy (cryoanalgesia) to temporarily block nerve signals responsible for pain. This innovative technology is often used for joint and post-surgical pain relief. By targeting specific nerves with precise cold delivery, Iovera offers an effective option for patients seeking longer-lasting relief without opioids.<\/span><\/p><div class=\"ser-img-nine\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ioveraARCC-Website-Titles-Images.jpg\" alt=\"ioveraARCC Website Titles Images\"  \/><div class=\"icon-box\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/ARCC-LOGO-ICON.png\" alt=\"ARCC LOGO ICON\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ff4d567 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ff4d567\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d21b169 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"d21b169\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b70235a elementor-widget elementor-widget-medilaxsectiontitle\" data-id=\"b70235a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"medilaxsectiontitle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wow fadeInUp\" data-wow-delay=\"0.3s\"><div class=\"section-title center\" ><div class=\"sec-icon\"><i class=\"flaticon-ecg\"><\/i><\/div><h3 class=\"h1 title-selector\">We treat diseases including<\/h3><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5341b7e elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5341b7e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5bf9d9f\" data-id=\"5bf9d9f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1391637 elementor-widget elementor-widget-medilaxservices\" data-id=\"1391637\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"medilaxservices.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<!-----------------------Start Service Area-----------------------><section class=\"vs-service-wrapper\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row vs-carousel wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0.3s\" data-slide-show=\"4\" data-arrows=\"true\"><div class=\"col-xl-4 mb-25\"><div class=\"service-box \"><div class=\"sr-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Gout-347x318.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medilax_347x318 size-medilax_347x318 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Gout-347x318.jpg 347w, https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Gout-387x355.jpg 387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"sr-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"sr-content\"><h3 class=\"h4\"><a class=\"text-reset\" href=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/all-services\/gout\/\">Gout<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"fs-xs\">Gout is a form of inflammatory arthritis caused by the buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints, leading to sudden episodes of intense pain,<\/p><\/div> <div class=\"btn-align\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/all-services\/gout\/\" class=\"link-btn\"><i class=\"far fa-long-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-xl-4 mb-25\"><div class=\"service-box \"><div class=\"sr-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Osteoarthritis-347x318.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medilax_347x318 size-medilax_347x318 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Osteoarthritis-347x318.jpg 347w, https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Osteoarthritis-387x355.jpg 387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"sr-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"sr-content\"><h3 class=\"h4\"><a class=\"text-reset\" href=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/all-services\/osteoarthritis\/\">Osteoarthritis<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"fs-xs\">Osteoarthritis is a chronic joint condition caused by the gradual breakdown of cartilage, leading to pain, stiffness, swelling, <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"btn-align\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/all-services\/osteoarthritis\/\" class=\"link-btn\"><i class=\"far fa-long-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-xl-4 mb-25\"><div class=\"service-box \"><div class=\"sr-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Osteoporosis-1-347x318.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medilax_347x318 size-medilax_347x318 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Osteoporosis-1-347x318.jpg 347w, https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Osteoporosis-1-387x355.jpg 387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"sr-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"sr-content\"><h3 class=\"h4\"><a class=\"text-reset\" href=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/all-services\/osteoporosis\/\">Osteoporosis<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"fs-xs\">Osteoporosis is a progressive bone disease characterized by decreased bone density and structural deterioration of bone tissue, <\/p><\/div> <div class=\"btn-align\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/all-services\/osteoporosis\/\" class=\"link-btn\"><i class=\"far fa-long-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"col-xl-4 mb-25\"><div class=\"service-box \"><div class=\"sr-img\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"347\" height=\"318\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Psoriatic-Arthritis-347x318.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medilax_347x318 size-medilax_347x318 wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Psoriatic-Arthritis-347x318.jpg 347w, https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Psoriatic-Arthritis-387x355.jpg 387w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 347px) 100vw, 347px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"sr-icon\"><\/div><div class=\"sr-content\"><h3 class=\"h4\"><a class=\"text-reset\" 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data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6caa9c8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6caa9c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 22-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We also treat:<br><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25b7d8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"25b7d8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 22-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #0092d1;\"><strong>Ankylosing Spondylitis<\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints causing inflammation primarily of the spine. It affects men more often than women. and usually begins in the twenties and thirties. The most common symptoms are low back or neck pain associated with prolonged stiffness in the joints. Other areas of involvement can include the eyes, heart and lungs. It is important that you discuss your symptoms with your rheumatologist, as diagnosing AS can be very difficult.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">While we do not know what causes AS, we do know that family history and some environmental exposures can increase the risk of getting this disease. We have several very effective treatments available to help ease the pain and disability from this autoimmune condition.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26641ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26641ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #0092d1;\"><strong><a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" style=\"color: #0092d1;\" tabindex=\"0\">Bursitis and Tendonitis<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Bursitis is an inflammation of the small sacs of fluid that lie between the tendons and bones. Swelling in these areas put pressure on the surrounding structures and cause pain. There are many bursae in the body. The most common sites of bursitis include the area around the shoulder, hip and elbow.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Tendonitis is inflammation as a result of injury to a tendon. Common areas include the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle. Symptoms can vary from pain and localized stiffness to a burning sensation. Full improvement is seen between four to six weeks with initial improvement occurring after two to three days.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Treatment for both conditions includes rest, ice and medication to decrease the swelling. If these are not effective, a steroid injection into the area can be given. Stretching and\/ or strengthening exercises should also be used to prevent weakness in the surrounding joints and muscles.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-897c7ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"897c7ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #0092d1;\"><strong><a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" style=\"color: #0092d1;\" tabindex=\"0\">C.R.E.S.T. Syndrome<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">C.R.E.S.T. is a limited form of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), a chronic autoimmune disease that leads to the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. The acronym C.R.E.S.T. stands for five key features of the condition:<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">C \u2013 Calcinosis: Calcium deposits under the skin, often seen in fingers, elbows, or knees.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">R \u2013 Raynaud\u2019s Phenomenon: A condition where fingers or toes turn white or blue in response to cold or stress due to blood vessel spasms.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">E \u2013 Esophageal dysmotility: Problems with the muscles of the esophagus that cause difficulty swallowing or acid reflux.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">S \u2013 Sclerodactyly: Thickening and tightening of the skin on the fingers or toes, which can reduce mobility.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">T \u2013 Telangiectasia: Small, visible red blood vessels on the face, hands, or inside of the mouth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Symptoms vary depending on the organs involved. In most cases, C.R.E.S.T. affects the skin and gastrointestinal system, but it can also impact the lungs or heart in more advanced stages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Treatment is focused on managing individual symptoms and preventing complications. This may include medications for circulation, acid reflux, or immune suppression, as well as physical therapy. Your rheumatologist will guide treatment based on your specific symptoms and disease progression.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c024f32 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c024f32\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #0092d1;\"><strong><a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" style=\"color: #0092d1;\" tabindex=\"0\">Fibromyalgia<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes diffuse muscle pain and body stiffness in all four quadrants of the body. It is most common in women under age fifty. While we do not know what causes fibromyalgia, we believe there is a problem with certain hormones in the brain that makes a person experience pain differently. Fibromyalgia patients usually have a lower threshold for pain.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Other symptoms commonly seen with fibromyalgia include migraine headaches, fatigue, carpal tunnel syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome and poor sleep. Anxiety and depression also tend to accompany this disease. Cognitive behavioral therapy from a psychologist or psychiatrist is beneficial. Referral to a physical therapist is also important in managing this condition. Notably, an aqua program (walking in water) is considered one of the best forms of exercise for this condition.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Your rheumatologist will examine your body for tender points that are linked to this condition. To date, there is no blood test, x-ray or other imaging test that can detect fibromyalgia, the diagnosis is made after excluding other types of arthritis.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">In many cases, more than one specialist is required to assist in treating this illness. Your rheumatologist can recommend a combination of medications that can improve sleep and function while decreasing widespread pain.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17021a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"17021a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #0092d1;\"><strong><a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" style=\"color: #0092d1;\" tabindex=\"0\">Joint Pain<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Joint pain may be a sign of osteoarthritis, injury or overuse, an inflammatory process or a chronic pain syndrome. Different types of arthritis affect different parts of the body. The location of the pain as well as the symptoms that help or worsen the joint pain are important pieces of information that can help in making a diagnosis. Patient age and family history also contribute to various types of arthritis. Your rheumatologist will ask you questions and examine you to best determine the reason for your pain. It is important to determine the cause of your joint pain before selecting a treatment plan.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c73caee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c73caee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #0092d1;\"><strong><a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" style=\"color: #0092d1;\" tabindex=\"0\">Myositis<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Myositis refers to a group of rare conditions characterized by inflammation and weakness of the muscles, most often those closest to the center of the body such as the shoulders, hips, and thighs. Common types of myositis include polymyositis, dermatomyositis, inclusion body myositis, and juvenile myositis. In some cases, myositis may also be triggered by infections, certain medications (such as statins), or autoimmune responses.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Symptoms vary between individuals but commonly include muscle weakness, fatigue, difficulty climbing stairs or lifting arms, and, in some types, skin rashes. In more advanced cases, swallowing and breathing muscles may also be affected.<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Treatment depends on the type of myositis, its severity, and the underlying cause. Options may include corticosteroids, immunosuppressive medications, physical therapy, and in some cases, biologic therapies. Your rheumatologist will evaluate your symptoms and lab findings to recommend the most effective treatment plan to help manage your condition.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c25e24e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c25e24e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #0092d1;\"><strong><a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" style=\"color: #0092d1;\" tabindex=\"0\">Pseudogout<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Pseudogout has very similar symptoms to gout. It is an extremely painful arthritis with sudden swelling and pain in the joint. The crystals that cause these painful crises are made up of calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate (CPPD) instead of uric acid. The most common site is the knee but other joints can also be affected. Taking a small amount of fluid from an affected joint and finding these CPPD crystals under a special microscope confirms the diagnosis.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Both men and women have a similar chance of getting pseudogout. It is also common in patients who have osteoarthritis, thyroid problems, kidney failure or other diseases that affect calcium, phosphate or iron metabolism.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Anti-inflammatory medicines are often prescribed to treat these sudden attacks. Likewise, steroids may be injected directly into your joint to calm the inflammation. Without treatment, symptoms can last 5 to12 days but with treatment, symptoms can improve within 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fabc7f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fabc7f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #0092d1;\"><strong><a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" style=\"color: #0092d1;\" tabindex=\"0\">Scleroderma<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease in which the body attacks itself and causes thickening of the skin and connective tissue. Contrary to most autoimmune diseases there is no inflammation. It is more common in women than men and the cause is unknown. There are two forms: limited scleroderma and diffuse scleroderma. The limited form can cause a host of symptoms referred to as \u201cCrest\u201d. These include calcium deposits in the skin (C), blue discoloration of the fingers known as Raynaud\u2019s (R), difficulty swallowing or esophageal dysmotility (E), tapering of the fingertips known as sclerodactly (S), and broken blood vessels on the skin known as telangectasias (T). The diffuse form usually involves a greater amount of skin thickening and may cause kidney and lung disease in later stages.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Diagnosis is made by assessing the symptoms along with physical exam findings. Blood tests are also used and best interpreted by a rheumatologist. Treatment is aimed at relieving the symptoms as there is no cure. Patients with either form of scleroderma should be monitored by their rheumatologist regularly so that the late complications of this disease may be identified and treated.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3a34a80 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3a34a80\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4><span style=\"color: #0092d1;\"><strong><a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" style=\"color: #0092d1;\" tabindex=\"0\">Vasculitis<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/h4><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Vasculitis refers to a group of diseases in which there is inflammation and destruction of the small, medium or large blood vessels in the body. These include Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis), Takaysu\u2019s Arteritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener\u2019s), microscopic polyangitis, Churg-Strauss Syndrome, Henoch-Schonlein purpura and cutaneous vasculitis. Infections, cancer and even drugs can produce symptoms of a vasculitis.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Symptoms vary from one person to another, however, fever, weight loss, fatigue and rashes are common. Organs that can be affected include the eyes, lungs, kidneys, skin and nerves depending on the type of vasculitis.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #4f4f4f;\">Treatment is based on the severity of the illness and organs affected. Some types of vasculitis can improve on their own and are considered to be self-limited while others can be very aggressive and lead to kidney failure or blindness. Your rheumatologist will evaluate you and decide the best treatment to control your disease.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaad1fe elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eaad1fe\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-901b224 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"901b224\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">We also treat...<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d1ac57e elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"d1ac57e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 22-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-accordion{text-align:start}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item{border:1px solid #d5d8dc}.elementor-accordion .elementor-accordion-item+.elementor-accordion-item{border-top:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{margin:0;padding:15px 20px;font-weight:700;line-height:1;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{display:inline-block;width:1.5em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon svg{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon.elementor-accordion-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon .elementor-accordion-icon-opened,.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-accordion-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{display:none;padding:15px 20px;border-top:1px solid #d5d8dc}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px 15px}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-title .elementor-accordion-icon{width:1.2em}.elementor-accordion .elementor-tab-content{padding:7px 15px}}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-accordion,.e-con>.elementor-widget-accordion{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2191\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2191\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Ankylosing Spondylitis<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2191\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2191\"><p>Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS) is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks the joints causing inflammation primarily of the spine. It affects men more often than females and usually begins in the twenties and thirties. The most common symptoms are low back or neck pain associated with prolonged stiffness in the joints. Other areas of involvement can include the eyes, heart and lungs. It is important that you discuss your symptoms with your rheumatologist, as diagnosing AS can be very difficult.<\/p><p>While we do not know what causes AS, we do know that family history and some environmental exposures can increase the risk of getting this disease. We have several very effective treatments available to help ease the pain and disability from this autoimmune condition.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2192\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2192\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Bursitis and Tendonitis<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2192\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2192\"><p>Bursitis is an inflammation of the small sacs of fluid that lie between the tendons and bones. Swelling in these areas put pressure on the surrounding structures and cause pain. There are many bursae in the body. The most common sites of bursitis include the area around the shoulder, hip and elbow.<\/p><p>Tendonitis is inflammation as a result of injury to a tendon. Common areas include the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle. Symptoms can vary from pain and localized stiffness to a burning sensation. Full improvement is seen between four to six weeks with initial improvement occurring after two to three days.<\/p><p>Treatment for both conditions includes rest, ice and medication to decrease the swelling. If these are not effective, a steroid injection into the area can be given. Stretching and\/ or strengthening exercises should also be used to prevent weakness in the surrounding joints and muscles.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2193\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2193\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">C.R.E.S.T. Syndrome<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2193\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2193\"><p>C.R.E.S.T. is a limited form of systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), a chronic autoimmune disease that leads to the hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues. The acronym C.R.E.S.T. stands for five key features of the condition:<\/p><p>C \u2013 Calcinosis: Calcium deposits under the skin, often seen in fingers, elbows, or knees.<\/p><p>R \u2013 Raynaud\u2019s Phenomenon: A condition where fingers or toes turn white or blue in response to cold or stress due to blood vessel spasms.<\/p><p>E \u2013 Esophageal dysmotility: Problems with the muscles of the esophagus that cause difficulty swallowing or acid reflux.<\/p><p>S \u2013 Sclerodactyly: Thickening and tightening of the skin on the fingers or toes, which can reduce mobility.<\/p><p>T \u2013 Telangiectasia: Small, visible red blood vessels on the face, hands, or inside of the mouth.<\/p><p>Symptoms vary depending on the organs involved. In most cases, C.R.E.S.T. affects the skin and gastrointestinal system, but it can also impact the lungs or heart in more advanced stages.<\/p><p>Treatment is focused on managing individual symptoms and preventing complications. This may include medications for circulation, acid reflux, or immune suppression, as well as physical therapy. Your rheumatologist will guide treatment based on your specific symptoms and disease progression.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2194\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2194\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Fibromyalgia<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2194\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2194\"><p>Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder that causes diffuse muscle pain and body stiffness in all four quadrants of the body. It is most common in women under age fifty. While we do not know what causes fibromyalgia, we believe there is a problem with certain hormones in the brain that makes a person experience pain differently. Fibromyalgia patients usually have a lower threshold for pain.<\/p><p>Other symptoms commonly seen with fibromyalgia include migraine headaches, fatigue, carpal tunnel syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome and poor sleep. Anxiety and depression also tend to accompany this disease. Cognitive behavioral therapy from a psychologist or psychiatrist is beneficial. Referral to a physical therapist is also important in managing this condition. Notably, an aqua program (walking in water) is considered one of the best forms of exercise for this condition.<\/p><p>Your rheumatologist will examine your body for tender points that are linked to this condition. To date, there is no blood test, x-ray or other imaging test that can detect fibromyalgia, the diagnosis is made after excluding other types of arthritis.<\/p><p>In many cases, more than one specialist is required to assist in treating this illness. Your rheumatologist can recommend a combination of medications that can improve sleep and function while decreasing widespread pain.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2195\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2195\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Joint Pain<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2195\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2195\"><p>Joint pain may be a sign of osteoarthritis, injury or overuse, an inflammatory process or a chronic pain syndrome. Different types of arthritis affect different parts of the body. The location of the pain as well as the symptoms that help or worsen the joint pain are important pieces of information that can help in making a diagnosis. Patient age and family history also contribute to various types of arthritis. Your rheumatologist will ask you questions and examine you to best determine the reason for your pain. It is important to determine the cause of your joint pain before selecting a treatment plan.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2196\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2196\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Myositis<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2196\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"6\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2196\"><p>Myositis refers to a group of rare conditions characterized by inflammation and weakness of the muscles, most often those closest to the center of the body such as the shoulders, hips, and thighs. Common types of myositis include polymyositis, dermatomyositis, inclusion body myositis, and juvenile myositis. In some cases, myositis may also be triggered by infections, certain medications (such as statins), or autoimmune responses.<br \/>Symptoms vary between individuals but commonly include muscle weakness, fatigue, difficulty climbing stairs or lifting arms, and, in some types, skin rashes. In more advanced cases, swallowing and breathing muscles may also be affected.<br \/>Treatment depends on the type of myositis, its severity, and the underlying cause. Options may include corticosteroids, immunosuppressive medications, physical therapy, and in some cases, biologic therapies. Your rheumatologist will evaluate your symptoms and lab findings to recommend the most effective treatment plan to help manage your condition.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2197\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2197\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Pseudogout<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2197\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2197\"><p>Pseudogout has very similar symptoms to gout. It is an extremely painful arthritis with sudden swelling and pain in the joint. The crystals that cause these painful crises are made up of calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate (CPPD) instead of uric acid. The most common site is the knee but other joints can also be affected. Taking a small amount of fluid from an affected joint and finding these CPPD crystals under a special microscope confirms the diagnosis.<\/p><p>Both men and women have a similar chance of getting pseudogout. It is also common in patients who have osteoarthritis, thyroid problems, kidney failure or other diseases that affect calcium, phosphate or iron metabolism.<\/p><p>Anti-inflammatory medicines are often prescribed to treat these sudden attacks. Likewise, steroids may be injected directly into your joint to calm the inflammation. Without treatment, symptoms can last 5 to12 days but with treatment, symptoms can improve within 24 hours.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2198\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2198\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Scleroderma<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2198\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2198\"><p>Scleroderma is a rare autoimmune disease in which the body attacks itself and causes thickening of the skin and connective tissue. Contrary to most autoimmune diseases there is no inflammation. It is more common in women than men and the cause is unknown. There are two forms: limited scleroderma and diffuse scleroderma. The limited form can cause a host of symptoms referred to as &#8220;Crest&#8221;. These include calcium deposits in the skin (C), blue discoloration of the fingers known as Raynaud\u2019s (R), difficulty swallowing or esophageal dysmotility (E), tapering of the fingertips known as sclerodactly (S), and broken blood vessels on the skin known as telangectasias (T). The diffuse form usually involves a greater amount of skin thickening and may cause kidney and lung disease in later stages.<\/p><p>Diagnosis is made by assessing the symptoms along with physical exam findings. Blood tests are also used and best interpreted by a rheumatologist. Treatment is aimed at relieving the symptoms as there is no cure. Patients with either form of scleroderma should be monitored by their rheumatologist regularly so that the late complications of this disease may be identified and treated.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2199\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2199\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Vasculitis<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2199\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"9\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2199\"><p>Vasculitis refers to a group of diseases in which there is inflammation and destruction of the small, medium or large blood vessels in the body. These include Giant Cell Arteritis (Temporal Arteritis), Takaysu\u2019s Arteritis, Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (Wegener\u2019s), microscopic polyangitis, Churg-Strauss Syndrome, Henoch-Schonlein purpura and cutaneous vasculitis. Infections, cancer and even drugs can produce symptoms of a vasculitis.<\/p><p>Symptoms vary from one person to another, however, fever, weight loss, fatigue and rashes are common. Organs that can be affected include the eyes, lungs, kidneys, skin and nerves depending on the type of vasculitis.<\/p><p>Treatment is based on the severity of the illness and organs affected. Some types of vasculitis can improve on their own and are considered to be self-limited while others can be very aggressive and lead to kidney failure or blindness. Your rheumatologist will evaluate you and decide the best treatment to control your disease.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-58f1abf elementor-section-full_width elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"58f1abf\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-10eeed4\" data-id=\"10eeed4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-b5c828f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b5c828f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-908e427\" data-id=\"908e427\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ca34e7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-medilaxsectiontitle\" data-id=\"3ca34e7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"medilaxsectiontitle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wow fadeInUp\" data-wow-delay=\"0.3s\"><div class=\"section-title center\" ><div class=\"sec-icon\"><i class=\"flaticon-ecg\"><\/i><\/div><h2 class=\"h1 title-selector\">Meet Our Doctors<\/h2><p class=\"desc\">Proactively revolutionize granular customer service after pandemic internal or \"organic\" sources istinctively impact proactive human<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-f5e9291 elementor-section-full_width elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f5e9291\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-8e3891f\" data-id=\"8e3891f\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c5809b elementor-widget elementor-widget-medilaxdoctors\" data-id=\"0c5809b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"medilaxdoctors.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<section class=\"vs-team-wrapper\"><div class=\"container\"><div class=\"row vs-carousel wow fadeIn\" data-wow-delay=\"0.3s\" data-slick-arrows=\"true\" data-slide-show=\"3\" data-lg-slide-show=\"3\"><div class=\"col-xl-4 mb-30\"><div class=\"team-card\"><div class=\"team-head\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"307\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2.jpg 307w, https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-300x266.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/2-90x80.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 307px) 100vw, 307px\" \/><div class=\"team-card-links\"><div class=\"team-social\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\"><i class=\"fab fab fa-facebook-f\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\"><i class=\"fab fab fa-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dribble.com\"><i class=\"fab fas fa-basketball-ball\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"team-body\"><h3 class=\"h4 mb-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arthritismds.com\/2024\/all-doctors\/vivi-marian\/\" class=\"text-reset\">Vivi Marian<\/a><\/h3><p class=\"fs-xs degi text-theme mb-2\">Anesthesiologists<\/p><p class=\"desc fs-xs\">Conceptualize user-centric web-readiness via economically sound e-services. 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