KIMSHEALTH Department of Rheumatology is a specialized vertical that deals with Autoimmune Rheumatic diseases. The rheumatic disease most commonly presents with joint-related symptoms including pain, swelling and stiffness. But they can also affect other organ systems including – skin, lungs, heart, nervous system, etc. Early diagnosis and treatment is the key in the management of most rheumatic diseases. Our team of doctors at KIMSHEALTH is well qualified and experienced in handling such conditions.
Specialist
Rheumatology
KIMSHEALTH Hospital Oman
Rheumatology is a sub-specialty in internal medicine, devoted to the diagnosis and therapy of rheumatic and inflammatory diseases. Rheumatology deals with the study of rheumatism, arthritis and other disordersof the joints, muscles, bones and ligaments.
There are many types of rheumatologic diseases, including musculoskeletal pain disorders; back and neck pain, osteoarthritis; autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, polymyalgia rheumatic, lupus, Lyme arthritis etc.
Our rheumatologist at KIMS HEALTH Hospital Oman are highly skilled and have great expertise in diagnosing and treating arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions and autoimmune diseases.
The Department of Rheumatology at KIMS HEALTH Hospital Oman is a well-known department in Oman. It provides diagnostic facilities and therapy for disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthropathies, ankylosing spondylitis and gout and osteoarthritis and Lyme arthritis. Critical auto-immune diseases such as lupus, scleroderma &dermatomyositis are also treated and diagnosed here. Other treatments include immuno-suppressive therapy along with physiotherapy and rehabilitation for the health of our patients. The Department of Rheumatology works in conjunction with other departments such as Internal Medicine and Orthopedics strives to provide comprehensive treatment to the patients and help them recover from these debilitating diseases.
Physicians who specialize in rheumatology are called rheumatologists who deal mainly with clinical problems involving joints, soft tissues, autoimmune diseases, vasculitis, and heritable connective tissue disorders. Arthritis is one of the major diseases that cause motor impairment that should not be ignored followed by Osteoporosis.
The complex and changeable nature of many rheumatic diseases often requires ongoing assessment and evaluation. Our physician encourages he patients to meet frequently to discuss patient cases and impactful treatment.
The Rheumatology Department at KIMS Oman Hospital, headed by Dr Abeer El Hamid. Dr. Abeer specializes in treating various types of Rheumatological conditions such as Rheumatoid Arthritis, Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases, Osteoporosis and more.
