WHEN the issue of rheumatology is discussed among Filipinos, their most common perception is that it is a problem related to the body’s numerous joints, that there is a problem of mobility when one is afflicted by rheumatism.
Rheumatic diseases are health problems that affect the joints, muscles, bones and sometimes other internal organs such as kidneys, lungs, blood vessels, brain. Because these diseases are often complex, they benefit from the care of an expert. Only rheumatologists are experts in this field of medicine, according to the Philippine Rheumatology Association .
At present, there are around 285 practicing rheumatologists, 252 for adults and 33 are for pediatric patients. “Our practice may not be as glamorous as the other specialties but we encourage others to take up the practice because the rewards are really special. Helping a patient being able to walk and be functional again is really special to us, not only alleviating their pain but improving their lives, and to see that happen is really rewarding enough,” Dr. Baes said.DR.
Another program by the PRA, Dr. Perez said, is the “STOP-GOUT,” or Stop TOPhaceous Gout through sustained Urate Lowering Therapy. The program aims to provide medication access to selected patients with chronic rheumatic disease conditions who may require long-term treatment and improve treatment adherence and compliance.
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