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A neurologist may be part of your team in order to address the nervous system manifestations of lupus. Depending on your specific symptoms, you may see a physical therapist to reduce joint pain and stiffness or an occupational therapist.
Physiatrists are physicians who specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation and may be sought out to help coordinate a comprehensive rehabilitation plan. Rehabilitation medicine can make a significant difference in quality of life for people living with chronic diseases such as lupus.
Some people continue to have a primary care physician, such as a general internist or family practice physician, involved in their care. There is a wide spectrum of potential involvement, with some primary care physicians acting as the coordinator of your lupus care, and others only managing care that is unrelated. In general, it is very important to continue to see a primary care physician.
Regular cancer screening examinations, such as Pap smears and colonoscopies, are no less important after you are diagnosed with lupus. Many people with lupus have a psychologist or psychiatrist as part of their care team. They can help you find ways to cope with emotions you may be experiencing in relation to your disease and any limitations it has put on you.
They can also address anxiety and depression, which are common in people with lupus. If you choose to try to become pregnant with lupus, you may have a perinatologist involved in your care. This is a doctor who specializes in high-risk pregnancies. Though all pregnancies in people with lupus are considered high-risk, most are safe and result in healthy babies. A perinatologist can closely monitor a pregnancy along the way to make sure everything is going normally.
As noted earlier, biopsies are sometimes required to confirm a diagnosis of lupus. Some of these are done as a radiology procedure whereas others entail surgical biopsies. A pathologist is the type of doctor who visualizes these specimens under a microscope and does testing to evaluate your disease.
Most people with lupus will require care for their disease for the rest of their life, so it's critical to find a health care team you respect and trust. Playing an active role in your care as you work with them.
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Subscribe to email for more resources. To help doctors diagnose lupus, this list of 11 common criteria, or measures, was developed by the American College of Rheumatology ACR. ACR is a professional association of rheumatologists.
Rheumatologists are the doctors who specialize in treating diseases of the joints and muscles, like lupus. If you have at least four of the criteria on the list, either at the present time or at some time in the past, there is a strong chance that you have lupus.
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All of the above specialists should aim to help their patients have the best possible quality of life. They should advocate for the patient in all aspects of health care and support laws that promote patient rights and patient-centered care. Together, these specialists in cooperation with you, your family doctor or primary physician will provide health information to help you learn how to live with a chronic long-term disease. This will most likely include a combination of medications, coping techniques, lifestyle suggestions including diet and exercise recommendations , advice and guidance on preventing disability or regaining function, and finding ways to improve your quality of life.
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We encourage you to be your strongest advocate and always contact your healthcare practitioner with any specific questions or concerns. Doctors Who Treat Lupus. Dermatologist A dermatologist is a doctor who specializes in diseases of the skin. Some of the conditions related to lupus that a dermatologist might treat are: Cutaneous lupus Discoid lupus Eczema Psoriasis Hair loss or Alopecia Psoriatic Arthritis Dry skin Scleroderma Find a dermatologist near you here: www.
Back to top Cardiologist Cardiologists have special training in finding, treating, and preventing diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Back to top Clinical Immunologist These are doctors who treat immune system disorders. Immunology is a relatively new specialty that involves providing clinical and laboratory services for patients who have the following conditions: Immunodeficiency Autoimmune diseases Allergies Systemic vasculitis Back to top Endocrinologist Endocrinologists treat problems related to the glands and hormones.
Some common conditions that endocrinologists treat are: Diabetes Hypertension Metabolic disorders Lack of growth Osteoporosis Thyroid diseases Cancers of the endocrine glands Issues with the over or under production of hormones Cholesterol disorders Infertility Back to top Family Doctor also called a Primary Care Physician Family or primary care physicians are dedicated to treating the whole person.
Back to top Hematologist A doctor who treats blood disorders. Some of these conditions that may relate to lupus are: Anemia Blood Clots Antiphospholipid Syndrome also known as Hughes Syndrome Back to top Nephrologist A doctor who specializes in diseases of the kidneys.
Here are some of the symptoms that might indicate lupus related kidney issues: Foamy Urine- This is often one of the first signs of lupus nephritis.
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