Rheumatology
(arthritis and joint diseases)
Specialized examination and treatment of rheumatic diseases
Rheumatology
Rheumatology deals with diseases of the musculoskeletal system, including joints, muscles and tendons. These are often inflammatory or degenerative disorders that can cause pain, stiffness and reduced function in the body.
At Charlottenlund Private Hospital, we offer diagnosis and treatment of a number of rheumatological diseases. These can be both acute and chronic conditions.
We can help with
We have extensive experience in the investigation and treatment of, among other things:
- Arthritis (rheumatoid arthritis)
- Osteoarthritis (osteoarthritis)
- Spondylarthritis (underlying ankylosing spondylitis)
- Sjogren's syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Other inflammatory and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system
Typical symptoms of rheumatological diseases:
- Pain in joints and/or muscles. Often at rest and worse at night or early in the morning.
- Swollen or tender joints May be accompanied by warmth and redness.
- Morning stiffness, especially in joints – typically stiffness lasts more than 30 minutes in inflammatory conditions such as arthritis.
- Fatigue Pronounced and often disproportionate to activity.
- Reduced mobility and function The joint's mobility may be limited due to pain, swelling or deformity.
- Symmetrical symptoms, for example, in rheumatoid arthritis, where both wrists or hands are affected.
- Eyes, mouth and mucous membranes Dry eyes and mouth, for example in Sjögren's syndrome.
- Back and neck pain, especially with inflammatory back disorders such as Bechterew's disease.
Rheumatology – The specialty of joints, muscles and connective tissue
Rheumatology is the medical specialty that deals with diseases of the joints, muscles, tendons, bones and connective tissue. Our rheumatology specialists diagnose and treat a wide range of conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, spondylitis, connective tissue diseases such as lupus and Sjøgren's syndrome, and fibromyalgia. An accurate diagnosis requires a thorough rheumatological examination, where we use both blood tests and imaging tests such as X-rays, ultrasound and MRI scans, depending on the symptoms and the disease picture.
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Are you experiencing symptoms of arthritis? Book an appointment with our specialist today and get a professional assessment. We ensure safe and secure treatment with the country's highest expertise.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is osteoarthritis (osteoarthritis)?
A chronic brain disease that slowly affects memory and the ability to think and communicate. The disease develops gradually and can lead to personality changes and reduced functional ability. There is no cure, but treatment can slow the progression.
What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?
A neurological disorder that affects body movements and causes tremors, muscle stiffness, and slow movements. It is caused by a lack of dopamine in the brain. Treatment primarily consists of medication and physical therapy to ease the symptoms.
What is Spondylitis (e.g. Ankylosing spondylitis)?
An inflammatory rheumatic disease that primarily affects the spine and pelvic joints. Symptoms include long-term back pain and morning stiffness, especially in younger men. The disease can lead to reduced mobility in the back over time.
What is Psoriatic Arthritis?
An intense and often throbbing headache that can last for hours or days. It is often accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and visual disturbances (aura). The cause is not fully understood, but triggers such as stress, lack of sleep, and certain foods may play a role.
Other rheumatological diseases
In addition to the most common conditions, we also treat a number of other rheumatological diseases, including:
Connective tissue diseases such as lupus (SLE), Sjögren's syndrome, and systemic scleroderma
Vasculitis diseases (inflammation of blood vessels)
Polymyalgia rheumatica
Crystal gout (e.g. gouty arthritis and pyrophosphate gout)
Reactive arthritis
Tenosynovitis and bursitis
Overuse-related disorders of joints and soft tissues
These conditions can be complex and often require a thorough assessment, blood tests, and imaging to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.
Why choose Charlottenlund Private Hospital?
Safe and caring treatment by the staff present. Centrally located in the middle of Charlottenlund, with 2 hours of free parking and a stone's throw from Charlottenlund Station and public transport.
Charlottenlund Private Hospital is located in bright and beautiful premises with a view of Charlottenlund Forest and offers an exclusive and unique patient experience where you are called in on time and do not have to sit and wait for hours in crowded waiting rooms. We make a virtue of the setting and surroundings matching our high professional level, so that the entire visit is as you wish.
Pre-study
The preliminary examination lasts between half an hour and a full hour and takes place at our private hospital in Charlottenlund, where the rheumatology specialist first takes the time to talk to you and listen to your symptoms and medical history, thereby trying to form an overview of the subject and scope of the inquiry. A rheumatological examination is then carried out based on your medical history. This is completely painless and involves various examinations of joints, muscles, mobility, swelling, tenderness and any restrictions in movement. Based on this conversation and the rheumatological examination, the specialist forms an idea of which conditions could possibly explain your symptoms, as well as which further examinations it would be relevant to carry out. This may include blood tests, X-rays, MRI scans, ultrasounds or assessments for other imaging diagnostics.
Follow-up
In some cases, you will be called when the results of the additional tests are available. In other cases, the follow-up will take place on an outpatient basis, i.e. in connection with an appointment. This is agreed in each individual case between the doctor and the patient. In cases where we need to refer you to a public hospital, we will of course also handle this so that you do not have to visit your own doctor just for a referral.

Book an appointment for a Rheumatology examination and treatment
If you would like to be treated with us, please feel free to contact us. Our secretaries are ready to help and answer any questions you may have, as well as to find time for both the preliminary examination and the surgery.