Rheumatology at the Korda Clinic in Szeged

In the rheumatology department of the Korda Clinic, we treat rheumatological, joint and autoimmune problems using state-of-the-art treatments.

What is rheumatology?

A speciality that focuses on musculoskeletal disorders. You wouldn't think it, but such diseases affect almost 70% of the population, regardless of age.

What is rheumatic disease?

Rheumatic diseases cause pain and stiffness in joints, muscles and tendons. The pain can last for days or, in severe cases, even years, leading to disability.

This disease is not only a threat to older people, as it can occur at any age, regardless of age, gender or ethnicity.

When should you see a specialist rheumatologist?

•  Acute or severe pain in any joint (hip, shoulder, knee, elbow, ankle, etc.) that has been present for more than 1-2 weeks or is severe and prevents movement;
• long-lasting stiffness or difficulty moving in the joints or around the spine;
• severe pain radiating from the spine to any limb;
• back, neck or lower back pain from daily exertion;
• numb limbs;
• tendonitis and
• pains that interfere with sleep.

Activities:

• Inflammatory rheumatological diseases (rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis, arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease, reactive arthritis, gout);
•  Diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment of systemic autoimmune diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, Sjögren's syndrome, systemic sclerosis, myositis, antiphospholipid syndrome, vasculitis);
• Treatment of degenerative joint disorders (arthrosis, discopathies, lumboischialgia);
• Osteoporosis treatment and
• Joint punctures, injections.