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A pediatric rheumatologist works with a pediatrician
or family physician to evaluate and treat a variety
of joint, muscle, and bone disorders, including
the following:
- Evaluation of prolonged fever
- Arthritis
- Autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, juvenile
rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Kawasaki
disease, post-infectious arthritis, chronic vasculitis,
and inflammatory disorders of the muscle,
eye, or other organs
- Unexplained symptoms such as a rash, anemia,
weight loss, or joint swelling
- Unexplained complaints of chronic musculoskeletal
pain, weakness, poor appetite, fatigue,
and/or loss of function or skills
- Possible inflammatory disease
Pediatric rheumatologists may interact with other
sub-specialists (ie, pediatric ophthalmologists, orthopedists,
surgeons, or nephrologists), or rehabilitation
professionals (ie, physical, occupational, or expressive
therapists), as well as social workers, psychologists,
nutritionists, and/or orthotists. |
