Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Rheumatic Diseases and Treatment

Rheumatic diseases are a group of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. Symptoms can range from mild and easily managed to severe and debilitating. Common rheumatic diseases include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout and fibromyalgia. Treatment for these conditions can vary, but may inclu…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Rheumatic diseases are a group of conditions that affect the musculoskeletal system. Symptoms can range from mild and easily managed to severe and debilitating. Common rheumatic diseases include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout and fibromyalgia. Treatment for these conditions can vary, but may include medications, physical therapy, lifestyle changes and surgery. Early detection and treatment of rheumatic diseases can help reduce pain, improve mobility and reduce disability. Improved awareness and understanding of these conditions is important to ensure better management and improve outcomes.

Research published in this journal

1 peer-reviewed article, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Arthritis Research and Therapy.

Journal editorial board
Roberto Paganelli · Italy Riccardi Carlo · Italy Helena Idborg · Sweden

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