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Rheumatic diseases other than rheumatic fever
Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
|June 1, 1981
Summary
Rheumatoid arthritis was the most common rheumatic disease in Bangladesh, followed by cervical spondylosis. This study analyzed 101 non-pediatric rheumatic disease cases, excluding rheumatic fever, to understand disease prevalence.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Rheumatic diseases represent a significant health burden globally.
- Understanding the prevalence of specific rheumatic conditions is crucial for public health planning and resource allocation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the frequency of various rheumatic diseases in a Bangladeshi hospital population.
- To identify the most common rheumatic conditions excluding rheumatic fever and pediatric cases.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 101 patient cases diagnosed with rheumatic diseases over six months.
- Exclusion criteria included rheumatic fever and patients aged 12 years or younger.
Main Results:
- Rheumatoid arthritis was the most prevalent condition (60 cases).
- Cervical spondylosis was the second most common (24 cases).
- Ankylosing spondylitis (9 cases) and osteoarthritis (6 cases) were also documented, with notable emphasis on unusual presentations of cervical spondylosis.
Conclusions:
- Rheumatoid arthritis and cervical spondylosis are the leading rheumatic diseases in the studied Bangladeshi population.
- The findings provide insights into the epidemiology of non-rheumatic fever rheumatic diseases in the region, despite study limitations.