Rheumatology

Rheumatology, Arthritis and Osteoporosis

Rheumatic disorders are generally found to occur as chronic conditions, but with the right care, it is possible to effectively manage them. Our Rheumatology clinic at CCCHC Visalia specializes in long-term treatment, which emphasizes using tailored techniques for each person. We treat a wide range of disorders including:

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Lupus
  • Sjogren’s syndrome
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • Gout
  • Ankylosing spondylitis
  • Juvenile idiopathic arthritis
  • Polymyalgia rheumatica
  • Systemic sclerosis (scleroderma)
  • Vasculitis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Reactive arthritis
  • Behcet’s disease
  • Giant cell arteritis

 

Comprehensive Rheumatology Treatment in Visalia

Our team of trained professionals work alongside each patient to find the methods which can effectively treat their symptoms. Our rheumatology clinic boasts high-tech medical facilities and a staff of Board Certified Rheumatologists. We provide immediate ultrasound, X-ray, lab testing, and infusion services. Our range of services also includes immunologic testing and specialized imaging studies, alongside a slew of regular as well as investigational treatments.

Our comprehensive array of rheumatology care services also includes:

  • Osteoporosis Tests
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis tests
  • Drug Treatment options, including injections such as:
  • Monthly Injections for the treatment of osteoporosis
  • injections of vitamin D
  • Joint injections
  • Soft tissue injections
  • Steroid Injections
  • DMARDs
  • Analgesics
  • NSAIDs
  • Physical Therapy
  • Surgery consultations and options
  • Exercise Program
  • Nutritional Program

 

Symptoms of Various Rheumatological Disorders

Conditions such as arthritis, osteoporosis and other rheumatic disorders cause an array of symptoms. These may include:

  • Joint pain
  • Joint swelling
  • Joint stiffness
  • Fatigue
  • Muscle pain
  • Muscle weakness
  • Joint redness
  • Joint warmth
  • Limited range of motion
  • Morning stiffness
  • Fever
  • Skin rash
  • Eye inflammation
  • Mouth dryness
  • Mouth sores

Quality-Focused Rheumatology Care

Rheumatologists at our Visalia center employ the latest technologies to treat diseases, which impair the connective tissue in the body. They are skilled in treating over 100 varieties of arthritis, including some of the more common ones like osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and rarer diseases like multicentric reticulohistiocytosis and relapsing polychondritis. On top of this, our physicians make continuing and consultative care available to patients contending with regional musculoskeletal disorders like hip pain, shoulder pain, and knee pain. For patients thinking about joint replacement or arthritis-related reconstructive surgery, we also offer preoperative evaluation as well as recommendations.

Who Is Eligible?

If you require help and treatment for a rheumatological condition, then we are here to treat and manage your condition.

No documentation required!