Rheumatology

Treatments & Procedures:

• Medication
  • NSAIDs
  • Biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drug
  • Analgesics
  • corticosteroids
• Physical therapy
• Exercise
• Orthopedic surgery
• Lifestyle and supportive care
  • Heat therapy
  • Education and support groups
  • Posture-conscious sleeping and sitting
  • Smoking cessation

Treatments & Procedures:

• Glucocorticoids injections
• Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
• Tumor necrosis factor-alpha inhibitors
• Physical therapy
• Surgery to correct the spine
• Lifestyle changes (diet, etc.)

Treatments/Procedures:

• Medication
  • Over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication (NSAIDs or acetaminophen)
  • Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
• Therapy
  • Physical
  • Occupational

Treatments & Procedures:

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Steroids
• Disease-modifying drugs
• Physical therapy

Treatments/Procedures:

• Infusion therapy: Intravenous administration of biologic or immunosuppressive medications, such as infliximab or rituximab. These treatments target specific immune pathways, which help reduce inflammation, prevent joint damage, and ultimately improve mobility.
• Other medications:
  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)
  • Corticosteroids
  • Conventional disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
  • Biologic DMARDs
  • Targeted synthetic DMARDs
• Physical and occupational therapy
• Orthopedic surgery
• Lifestyle and supportive measures

Treatments/Procedures:

• Blood-thinning medications (such as warfarin or heparin) to help prevent clots
• Low-dose aspirin to reduce risk of clotting in some cases
• Special care during pregnancy, including safe blood thinners if needed
• Lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, staying active, and maintaining a healthy weight to lower clot risk
• Regular monitoring with blood tests and check-ups to adjust treatment as needed

Treatments/Procedures:

• Corticosteroids
• Immunosuppressive drugs
• Intravenous immunoglobulin
• Physical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Nutritional support

Treatments/Procedures:

• Medication
  • Corticosteroids
  • Immunosuppressive medications
  • Biologics
• Organ-specific treatment
• Lifestyle and supportive care
  • Sun protection
  • Healthy diet
  • Regular exercise
  • Vaccinations
  • Avoiding triggers

Treatments/Procedures:

• Corticosteroids
• Antimalarial drugs
• Calcium channel blockers
• Other immunosuppressants
• Antihypertensive medications

Treatments/Procedures:

While there is no cure for scleroderma, treatment is aimed at relieving symptoms, preventing complications, and maintaining organ function. Care is typically personalized and may require a multidisciplinary team that includes rheumatologists, dermatologists, pulmonologists, cardiologists, and gastroenterologists. These treatments include:

• Medications to help manage symptoms like skin thickening, inflammation, and circulation problems
• Physical and occupational therapy to maintain joint flexibility and improve daily function
• Treatments for specific organ involvement, such as lung or digestive support
• Lifestyle changes like protecting hands from cold to reduce Raynaud’s attacks
• Regular monitoring by healthcare providers to manage symptoms and prevent complications

Treatments/Procedures:

• Artificial tears and saliva substitutes to relieve dryness of eyes and mouth
• Medications to reduce inflammation and manage joint pain or fatigue
• Good oral care to prevent dental problems caused by dry mouth
• Lifestyle changes like staying hydrated and avoiding irritants such as smoke
• Treatment for extra symptoms, such as lung or nerve involvement, if needed
• Regular check-ups to monitor symptoms and prevent complications