rheumatisk
Rheumatic, or rheumatisk in some Scandinavian languages, is a medical term for conditions that affect the joints, muscles, bones, and other connective tissues. The category includes inflammatory, autoimmune, and degenerative disorders, as well as systemic syndromes that involve multiple organs. Common examples are rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, systemic lupus erythematosus, spondyloarthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, and fibromyalgia. The term is used by clinicians in rheumatology to describe diseases with musculoskeletal or connective tissue involvement, and language variants include reumatisk in Swedish and Danish.
Symptoms vary by condition but often include joint pain, stiffness (especially in the morning), swelling, and
Diagnosis relies on history and physical examination, supported by imaging such as X-ray, ultrasound, or MRI,
Treatment is individualized and often multidisciplinary. Nonpharmacologic measures include physical therapy, regular gentle exercise, weight management,
Rheumatic diseases are common and typically chronic. Prognosis ranges from well-controlled conditions to progressive disorders causing