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Diseases of the joints, muscles and connective tissue (rheumatology)

Bechterew's Disease: Diagnosis

Early diagnosis of Bechterew's disease consists of an analysis of the presence of diseases associated with HLA-B27 in direct relatives of the patient. And information about the presence of episodes of uveitis, psoriasis, signs of chronic inflammatory bowel disease in the past is important for conducting a more detailed examination of the patient and determining the form of the disease.

Bechterew's disease: symptoms

Symptoms of Bechterew's disease do not depend on sex and the presence of HLA-B27. The formation of an imminent ankylosis of the spine with the formation and a number of cases of cervical and / or thoracic kyphosis (the "petition posture") is usually preceded by a variety of symptoms of Bekhterev's disease for many years (more often dozens of beds).

Rheumatoid arthritis: treatment

Treatment of rheumatoid arthritis is performed by a rheumatologist, as the functional condition of patients under medical supervision is better, and the use of modern methods of pharmacotherapy of RA requires special knowledge.

Rheumatoid arthritis: diagnosis

Currently, the diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis is based on classification criteria (1987). The development of a subclinical immunopathological process occurs for many months (or years) before the appearance of obvious signs of the disease.

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