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Introduction of the Department
The Department of Rheumatology is to diagnose and treat various arthritis on joints, muscles, bones, skin, blood, and the like. Rheumatoid diseases are very common. Especially, degenerative arthritis is the most common due to an increase in the population of elders. Rheumatoid arthritis, which mainly involves the symmetry of the finger joints and stiffness in the morning, is very common. Still, many often does not take the active treatment against it. However, since it could lead to the deformation of joints as well as loss of their functions, it is important to have a consultation with a specialist and to treat it properly. There are a variety of rheumatoid diseases including but not limited to systemic lupus erythematosus, Behcet's syndrome, Sjogren's syndrome, scleroderma, gouty arthritis, arthritis involving the vertebrae including ankylosing spondylitis, and various vasculitis. If there is edema of the joint without having a trauma or at a young age, it must be treated by a specialist. The major examinations for rheumatoid disease include hematologic examination, X-ray examination, ultrasound examination, etc., and it is necessary to examine the joint fluid components to accurately identify the cause of arthritis. Arthritis is not only seen in elderly people, but it is caused by many causes at a young age, so it is important to prevent complications early through the early diagnosis. In addition, arthritis is often shown as a systemic disease in many cases so it is often diagnosed with other diseases.
Medical Staff
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Lee Myung-Soo
- Major: Department of Rheumatology
- Medical Field: Rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis, gouty arthritis, chronic myalgia, neuralgia, osteoporosis lupus, Behcet's disease, ankylosing spondylitis
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Lee Chang-Hun
- Major: Department of Rheumatology
- Medical Field: Rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, Behcet's disease, Sjogren's syndrome, lupus, gout, connective tissue disease
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Jung Jong-Hyuk
- Major: Department of Rheumatology