Department
Rheumatology
Northwest General Hospital & Research Centre has a dedicated Rheumatology Unit catering to all Rheumatology patients. Rheumatologists deal with the investigation and management of patients with a spectrum of disorders of the musculoskeletal system including connective tissue diseases. The investigation and management of Rheumatology related conditions requires a holistic approach with multi-disciplinary input. The Rheumatology Department at NWGH has round-the-clock inter-departmental support for such patients, ensuring patients are provided maximum relief under one roof.
Rheumatology Department at Northwest General Hospital & Research Centre caters to patients with the following common Rhematic disorders:
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Gout
- Reactive arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Connective tissue diseases including lupus and systemic sclerosis
- Vasculitis
- Joint hypermobility
- Fibromyalgia
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Osteoporosis
- Shoulder, knee ,back and hip pain
- Soft tissue musculoskeletal pain
