Rheumatic conditions can be challenging to diagnose, but early intervention is crucial for effective management and improved quality of life. If you’re experiencing the following signs, it may be time to schedule an appointment with a rheumatologist in Queensland: 1. Persistent Joint Pain: Unexplained, persistent joint pain that lasts for weeks or months, especially if
Rheumatic conditions encompass a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders and autoimmune diseases, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and ankylosing spondylitis, among others. One common thread among these conditions is the crucial role of early diagnosis. In this article, we’ll delve into why early diagnosis is so vital in the management and treatment of rheumatic conditions… Understanding
A national strategy to reduce a costly burden What is arthritis? Arthritis is an umbrella term for a range of conditions that affects the joints. There are over 100 different types of arthritis affecting people of all ages including children. The most common types are osteoarthritis (OA), rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and, in children, juvenile idiopathic arthritis
The JIA action plan was developed in the late 2012 and published in 2013 by Arthritis Queensland. The purpose of this document is to inform the public, heatlh professionals and the politicians about the current state of services in Queensland. This original work was the result of extensive field work carried out through surveying patients
I was contacted today by one of the regional paediatricians about an adolescent girl with rapid weight loss of 8kg over 3-4 weeks. Although the blood count was reported as normal, Antinuclear Antibody test (ANA) was reported as positive (1:640) which raised the suspicion of lupus. lupus-rash-teenage girlOn closer questioning, the involved patient did not
