what does a rheumatologist test for
A consultant rheumatologist is a doctor who specialises in diagnosing and treating arthritis and diseases related to rheumatology.There are over 200 different diseases that affect the joints, bones, muscles and other soft tissues. rheumatologist will arrange for you to have tests to find out more about your condition. These may include blood tests and x-rays. If there are complex results from these tests your rheumatologist may discuss them with specialist colleagues.