" Usually identified as a problem rheumatism health of older adults, but in reality this condition includes more than 200 different conditions that affect men and women of any age: a great people, but also adults, youth, teens and even children, "said Dr. Bernardo Pons-Estel, physician rheumatologist and president of the Argentina Society of Rheumatology (SAR).
The variants of the Rheumatic Diseases "rheumatic diseases, which include conditions such as arthritis , lupus, vasculitis, scleroderma, psoriatic arthropathy, ankylosing spondylitis or attack the muscles, tendons, bones and joints, but also the skin, eyes, kidneys, lungs, heart and nervous system, among others, because their causes are very varied. " rheumatoid arthritis, for example, can occur during adolescence, and is called juvenile arthritis - while osteoarthritis or osteoporosis are more common after age 50. "They are all very different disease, and although The prognosis varies depending on the case, have in common that if detected early, the outlook is much better for the patient, "Pons-Estel appropriated.
The importance of early diagnosis when the disease occurs is seen quickly can avoid damage and progression, whereas when it is in advanced stage there is no way back the disability or impairment. So it is important to pay attention to symptoms including, according to the specialist, are the pain and swelling of joints , the muscle weakness or stiffness , the limitation to move , the exhaustion and decay. "The most important is to consult with the doctor quickly, in order to perform the derivation relevant, "said Dr. Pons-Estel. To meet such conditions is necessary to consult a rheumatologist.
