Rheumatology

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Dr. Ramírez Garcia, Julio

Expert en Fibromiàlgia i Artritis Reumatoide

No. registered: 080845205

Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Seville. Specialization in Rheumatology at the Verge del Rocío Hospital, Seville. Master's degree in spondyloarthropathies from the European University of Madrid. Member of the Arthritis Unit of Hospital Clínic (Barcelona) and active part of the research unit since 2009. Specialist in musculoskeletal ultrasound and synovial biopsies. Extensive experience in assistance and research in inflammatory arthropathies, especially psoriatic arthritis and spondyloarthropathies. Research experience with several publications and presentations at international conferences in the field of arthritis, ultrasound and synovial biopsy. Moderator in forum for patients "forumclinic" (2010-2013).

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What is rheumatology?

Rheumatology is a medical specialty that studies diseases of thelocomotive apparatus non-surgical

What diseases does it treat?

Degenerative arthroplasties

Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis
Sponge

Inflammatory arthroplasties

Rheumatoid arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis
Reactive arthritis, etc.

Systemic diseases

Lupus
Systemic sclerosis
Sjörgren's syndrome
Vasculitis, etc.

Soft tissue rheumatism

bursitis
tendinitis
fibromyalgia
Intervertebral disc injury, etc.

Pathology of Metabolism

osteoporosis
osteomalacia
Chondromalacia patella, etc.

Congenital diseases

Joint hyperlaxity syndrome
Marfan syndrome, etc.

Metabolic diseases

hemophilia
amyloidosis
Mediterranean fever, etc.

Neurovascular disorders

Charcot joint
Compression syndromes, etc.

treatments

visit personalized
Treatment medicinal
Musculoskeletal ultrasound
Local infiltrations with steroids
Control and monitoring of the rheumatic pathology

Recommendations for the rheumatic patient

Perform moderate physical exercise
Use shoes with thick soles
Sunbathing to increase vitamin D
Eat a healthy and balanced diet

Sleep fully lying down
Sit in chairs with stiff backs
Drink plenty of fluids

Avoid alcohol consumption
Mediteranean diet
Do thermal therapies

Frequently asked questions

Is osteoarthritis a disease of the elderly?

Although its frequency increases as we move up the age groups, it is not uncommon to find people under the age of 50 with degenerative joint problems.

Is cortisone dangerous?

Medicines derived from cortisone can be useful in the exacerbation phase of arthritis or in certain complications. They can be administered orally or, in the case of arthritis or arthrosis, locally (infiltrations). However, you should avoid taking high doses for a long time. Local infiltrations with steroids are usually very effective, although sometimes their effect is temporary.

I have been told that fibromyalgia is a psychological illness. Is true?

No. Although there are also psychological and social factors, fibromyalgia is a disease that is influenced by many physical and biological factors. Recent studies have shown functional alterations in the brain that prove that the pain that patients perceive is real.

How can rheumatic diseases be treated?

Treatments for rheumatic diseases depend on the characteristics of the patient and the specific rheumatic disease they have. It is important to treat the pain that these conditions produce, but it is vital to treat the source.

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