Castro Domínguez Francisco
Below we list the most frequently asked questions about Rheumatology.
Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD) is a rare autoimmune disorder characterized by a combination of clinical and laboratory features from various connective tissue diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis (scleroderma), and polymyositis/dermatomyositis. It was first described in the 1970s and is considered an overlap syndrome due to the overlap of symptoms from different autoimmune conditions.
The anti-inflammatory diet is a dietary approach designed to reduce chronic inflammation in the body, a process associated with the development and progression of various diseases, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and certain autoimmune conditions. While there isn't a standardized or universally agreed-upon anti-inflammatory diet, several dietary patterns and food components have been linked to anti-inflammatory effects in scientific literature.
De Quervain's tenosynovitis is a painful condition that involves inflammation of the tendons and the surrounding sheath (tenosynovium) on the thumb side of the wrist. It is named after the Swiss surgeon Fritz de Quervain who first described the condition. The primary tendons affected are the abductor pollicis longus and the extensor pollicis brevis, which are responsible for the movement of the thumb.
A trigger finger, also known as stenosing tenosynovitis or trigger digit, is a condition where one of the fingers or the thumb gets stuck in a bent position and then suddenly straightens out with a snap, like a trigger being pulled and released. This condition is caused by inflammation or swelling of the tendon sheath, which surrounds the tendons that control the movement of the fingers.
La tendinitis calcificada es una condición en la cual se forma depósito de calcio en los tendones, lo que puede causar inflamación y dolor. Esta afección afecta comúnmente a los tendones del hombro, especialmente el tendón del manguito de los rotadores. Puede ser aguda, con síntomas repentinos y severos, o crónica, con síntomas que se desarrollan gradualmente con el tiempo.
Adhesive capsulitis, commonly known as frozen shoulder, is a condition that affects the shoulder joint, resulting in pain and progressive loss of motion. It is characterized by inflammation and thickening of the shoulder joint capsule, which leads to the formation of scar tissue in the joint.
Dermatomyositis is a rare autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by inflammation of the muscles and skin. It falls within the category of idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, a group of disorders involving chronic muscle inflammation. Dermatomyositis primarily affects the muscles proximal to the trunk, leading to muscle weakness, and it is associated with distinctive skin manifestations.
Polymyositis is a rare autoimmune inflammatory myopathy characterized by chronic inflammation of skeletal muscles, leading to muscle weakness and fatigue. It is considered one of the idiopathic inflammatory myopathies, a group of disorders that involve the immune system attacking the body's own muscles.
Recurrent pregnancy loss refers to the occurrence of two or more consecutive miscarriages before the 20th week of gestation. While the majority of pregnancy losses are due to genetic abnormalities in the fetus, autoimmune factors can contribute to recurrent pregnancy loss in some cases.
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is resulting in a growing population of individuals recovering from severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and accumulating observational data suggest that some of these patients may experience a wide range of symptoms after recovery from acute illness, referred to as "Long COVID" or "post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection". Some of these patients meet diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia and/or chronic fatigue syndrome.
Morning | Afternoon | |
---|---|---|
Monday | 09:00 - 14:00 h | 14:30 - 19:00 h |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 14:00 h | 14:30 - 19:00 h |
Wednesday | 09:00 - 14:00 h | 14:30 - 19:00 h |
Thursday | 09:00 - 14:00 h | 14:30 - 19:00 h |
Friday | 09:00 - 14:00 h | 14:30 - 19:00 h |