Polymyalgia Rheumatica Center - Sterling, VASterling Rheumatologist Doctors for Polymyalgia RheumaticaType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine; practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. The rheumatologist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. The rheumatologist may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in Sterling * Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou  Reston Rheumatology & Arthritis Center  Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou  Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou  Drs Nguyen Saba Gospodinoff & Chou  Jennifer Odutola MD  Margaret Gradzka MD  Bone Health Diagnostic  Norman Levin MD  Nita Sumida MD PLLC  Paul Rochmis MD  General Internal Medicine Group  Arthritis & Rheumatic Disease Associates PC  Matthew O Swartz MD  Arthritis Center of Northern VA  Arthritis Center of Northern VA  Alben G Goldstein MD  Nicholson & Schwartz MDs  Nicholson & Schwartz MDs  Arthritis Care Center PC  Arthritis & Pain Center  Stewart E Kohler MD  Arthritis & Pain Center  Arthritis Specialists of Winchester PC  Gregory A Kujala MD  Arthritis Specialists Ltd  VA Physicians Inc Rheumatology  VA Physicians Inc Rheumatology  VA Physicians Inc Rheumatology  Premier Health Care Associates  Premier Health Care Associates  Albemarle Arthritis Associates  Albemarle Arthritis Associates  Albemarle Arthritis Associates Sterling, VirginiaUpcoming Local Events2012-06-02
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Polymyalgia RheumaticaRead the Polymyalgia Rheumatica article » What is polymyalgia rheumatica?Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a disorder of the muscles and joints characterized by pain and stiffness, affecting both sides of the body, and involving the shoulders, arms, neck, and buttock areas. Patients with polymyalgia rheumatica are typically over the age of 50 years. What causes polymyalgia rheumatica?The cause of polymyalgia rheumatica is not known. Recent research has indicated that genetic (inherited) factors play a role in who becomes afflicted with the illness. Theories have included viral stimulation of the immune system in genetically susceptible individuals. Rarely, polymyalgia rheumatica is associated with a cancer. In this setting, the cancer may be initiating an inflammatory immune response to cause the polymyalgia rheumatica symptoms.
What are symptoms of polymyalgia rheumatica?The onset of the illness can be sudden. A patient may have a healthy history until awakening one morning with stiffness and pain of muscles and joints throughout the body. These symptoms persist and are often accompanied by an intense sensation of fatigue. Some patients notice a gradual loss of appetite, weight, and energy. Depression can occur.
How is polymyalgia rheumatica diagnosed?The doctor frequently notes muscle tenderness and that the motion of the shoulders is limited by pain. The joints are usually not swollen. However, swelling of the small joints of the hands, wrists, and/or knees can occur. Blood testing for inflammation is generally abnormal, as indicated by a significant elevation in the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and/or C-reactive protein. There are no specific tests, however, for polymyalgia rheumatica and X-rays... Recommended Reading Related to Polymyalgia RheumaticaDepression facts
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