Rheumatology is the branch of internal medicine that deals primarily with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of joints and bones. Rheumatic diseases and degenerative rheumatic changes cause pain and swelling in the joints, which can lead to difficulty in movement and deformities.
The most common rheumatic diseases are osteoarthritis, extra-articular rheumatism, inflammatory rheumatic diseases, crystal-induced arthritis, and systemic connective tissue diseases. Treating rheumatic diseases, which can affect the whole body, can relieve joint pain, improve the mobility of affected joints, and prevent joint deformities.
Every patient must bring basic laboratory tests to the first specialist examination, which can also be done at Medical Center Rogaška. The price for laboratory tests is €95. After the initial examination, the doctor may also recommend additional laboratory tests depending on the needs established.