What exactly is that the study of?
2007-03-05 15:06:51 · 2 answers · asked by La Princesa 6 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Webster says "any of various conditions characterized by inflammation or pain in muscles, joints, or fibrous tissue
2007-03-05 15:09:39 · answer #1 · answered by Dr. of Situational Psychology 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rheumatologists often will specialize in treating rheumatoid arthritis which is a very debilitating autoimmune disease characterized by acute inflammation of the joints with swelling, pain, and degeneration. They also will treat painful osteoarthritis which is the arthritis caused by the generalized degeneration of the joints resulting from aging and overuse or repetitive tasks. Rheumatologists are medical doctors or osteopaths who have done residencies in internal medicine (usually) with additional training in the rheumatic field.
2007-03-05 15:20:06 · answer #2 · answered by Lynci 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋