The Department of Rheumatology at KIMS SUNSHINE Hospital takes care of people with rheumatic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders. These are systemic autoimmune connective tissue diseases that mostly affect joints and connective tissues. Our rheumatologists address patients’ conditions with a systematic approach that includes clinical evaluation, diagnosis and then a customised treatment plan which is inclusive of medication, rest, healthy diet, exercise regimen, and stress management. Our team has immense experience in rheumatology and managing musculoskeletal disorders including management of complex connective tissue diseases, early arthritis and the use of novel biologic agents. Several types of arthritis (the condition that affects joints) and many autoimmune diseases affect the connective tissues and joints, muscles, bones, ligaments and tendons of joints (rheumatic diseases). The symptoms associated with these diseases include inflammation (redness, swelling), joint pain, and loss of motion in the joint. These diseases are also known as musculoskeletal disorders