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Approach to rheumatic diseases.

P H Feng1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
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Rheumatic diseases require a clinical approach focusing on patient history and physical exams. Effective management involves short-term symptom relief and long-term diagnosis, prognosis, and a multidisciplinary team approach for optimal care.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Clinical Medicine

Background:

  • Rheumatic diseases are a leading cause of chronic pain globally.
  • Rheumatology is a highly clinical specialty demanding a patient-centered approach.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a comprehensive clinical approach to diagnosing and managing rheumatic diseases.
  • To emphasize the importance of thorough patient evaluation and multidisciplinary care.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical assessment including detailed history taking and physical examination of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Systemic review focusing on skin, mucous membranes, eyes, and gastrointestinal/genitourinary systems.
  • Utilizing laboratory tests as adjuncts to clinical evaluation.

Main Results:

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  • Precise early diagnosis can be challenging due to overlapping clinical manifestations.
  • Management requires both short-term goals (symptomatic relief, preventing disability) and long-term goals (diagnosis, prognosis, managing toxicity, lifestyle negotiation, life prolongation).

Conclusions:

  • A clinical approach prioritizing history and physical examination is crucial for rheumatic diseases.
  • Modern healthcare delivery for rheumatic diseases necessitates a team concept involving various specialists and health professionals.