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Living with persistent joint pain, stiffness, swelling or an autoimmune inflammatory condition can affect almost every aspect of daily life.
At Elpis Medical Centre, we provide comprehensive rheumatology care focused on accurate diagnosis, effective symptom control and the long-term management of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases.
Our rheumatology department combines specialist medical assessment, on-site laboratory testing, personalised treatment plans and, when medically indicated, access to intravenous therapies and biologic treatments in our Daily Care Unit. Each patient is treated as an individual. The appropriate treatment depends on the diagnosis, disease activity, previous therapies, general health and personal circumstances.
Conditions we treat
Our rheumatology team evaluates and manages a wide range of musculoskeletal, inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, including:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Ankylosing spondylitis and axial spondyloarthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Gout and other crystal-related arthritis
- Systemic lupus erythematosus
- Sjögren’s syndrome
- Vasculitis
- Reactive arthritis
- Connective tissue diseases
- Fibromyalgia
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Osteoporosis
- Unexplained joint pain, stiffness or swelling
Early specialist assessment is particularly important when symptoms suggest inflammatory arthritis. Appropriate treatment can help reduce inflammation, control flare-ups, preserve joint function and limit long-term complications.
Individualised Rheumatology Treatment
Rheumatological diseases can differ considerably from one patient to another. For this reason, treatment is selected following a detailed medical evaluation and may be adjusted according to the patient’s response. A personalised treatment plan may include:
Symptom-Relieving Medication
Pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory medicines may be used to manage discomfort, stiffness and inflammation. The most appropriate medication depends on the patient’s medical history and potential risks involving the stomach, kidneys, cardiovascular system or other organs.
Corticosteroid Treatment
Corticosteroids may be prescribed for selected inflammatory conditions or acute flare-ups. Depending on the clinical situation, they may be given orally, by injection or intravenously. Because prolonged corticosteroid use can cause significant side effects, treatment requires careful dosing, monitoring and regular reassessment.
Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs
Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs, commonly known as DMARDs, are used to control the underlying inflammatory disease rather than only relieving symptoms. These treatments may be prescribed for conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis and other autoimmune rheumatic diseases. Regular clinical review and blood-test monitoring are often required to assess effectiveness and identify possible adverse effects.
Biologic Therapies
Biologic medicines are targeted treatments that act on specific parts of the immune system involved in inflammation. They may be considered for certain patients with inflammatory rheumatic diseases when conventional treatment has not provided sufficient disease control or when a biologic treatment is otherwise clinically indicated.
Biologic treatments may be administered:
- By subcutaneous injection
- Through an intravenous infusion
- At intervals determined by the particular medication and treatment plan
The selection of a biologic agent is based on the diagnosis, disease activity, previous treatment, accompanying medical conditions and individual risk factors.
Before treatment begins, patients may require blood tests and screening for infections such as tuberculosis and viral hepatitis. Continued laboratory and clinical monitoring may also be necessary throughout treatment.
Biologic treatment is always initiated and supervised by an appropriately qualified specialist following an individual medical assessment.
Intravenous Rheumatology Therapies in Paphos
Some rheumatology treatments need to be administered intravenously under medical supervision. Elpis Medical Centre offers selected IV rheumatology treatments in its Daily Care Unit, allowing suitable patients to receive treatment without conventional overnight hospitalisation.
Depending on the diagnosis and specialist prescription, intravenous treatment may include:
- Selected biologic agents
- Intravenous corticosteroid therapy
- Other specialist-prescribed infusion treatments
- Supportive intravenous therapies when clinically necessary
Before every infusion, the medical team reviews the patient’s current condition, medication history and recent laboratory results. During treatment, the patient is observed by trained healthcare professionals.
The duration and frequency of an infusion depend on the medication, the condition being treated and the individual treatment protocol.
All intravenous and biologic treatments are subject to specialist prescription, clinical suitability and medication availability.
On-Site Laboratory Monitoring
Many rheumatological conditions and treatments require regular laboratory monitoring. Our on-site Clinical Laboratory supports the rheumatology service by providing convenient access to relevant investigations.
Tests may include:
- Full blood count
- Liver and kidney function
- Inflammatory markers such as CRP and ESR
- Autoimmune antibody testing
- Rheumatoid factor and anti-CCP antibodies
- Uric acid
- Vitamin D and bone-health investigations
- Treatment-safety monitoring
- Infection screening before immunomodulatory or biologic therapy
Multidisciplinary Rheumatology Care
Rheumatic diseases do not always affect only the joints. Autoimmune inflammation may also involve the skin, eyes, lungs, kidneys, cardiovascular system, blood vessels or other organs.
For this reason, effective rheumatology care often requires cooperation between several medical specialties.
At Elpis Medical Centre, the rheumatology service can work alongside:
- Internal medicine
- Family medicine
- Cardiology
- Endocrinology and diabetology
- Ophthalmology
- Vascular surgery
- General surgery
- Clinical laboratory services
- Daily and inpatient care
This multidisciplinary approach is particularly valuable for patients with complex medical histories, multiple medications or rheumatological diseases involving more than one organ system. Our aim is to coordinate care, identify treatment risks early and avoid fragmented medical management.
Osteoporosis Assessment and Treatment
Osteoporosis frequently requires collaboration between rheumatology, internal medicine and endocrinology.
Risk factors may include:
- Increasing age
- Menopause
- Long-term corticosteroid treatment
- Previous low-trauma fractures
- Rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory diseases
- Low body weight
- Vitamin D deficiency
- Hormonal or metabolic disorders
Following an individual assessment, management may include laboratory investigations, fracture-risk evaluation, lifestyle recommendations, calcium or vitamin D optimisation and specialist osteoporosis medication when indicated.
What to Expect During Your Appointment
During the first rheumatology consultation, the doctor will review:
- Your current symptoms and how long they have been present
- Previous diagnoses, treatments and laboratory results
- Joint stiffness, swelling, pain and mobility
- Skin, eye or other systemic symptoms
- Current medication and relevant medical conditions
- Family history of rheumatic or autoimmune diseases
Further investigations may be recommended before a diagnosis or treatment plan is confirmed. Patients already receiving rheumatological treatment should bring their medication list, previous medical reports, imaging and recent laboratory results whenever possible.
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Book a Rheumatology Appointment in Paphos
Persistent joint swelling, morning stiffness, unexplained pain or recurrent inflammatory symptoms should not be ignored.
Contact Elpis Medical Centre to arrange a rheumatology consultation or to request further information about intravenous rheumatology treatments and biologic therapies.
Telephone: (+357) 26 953000
Email: administration@elpismedicalcentre.com
Treatment recommendations are made only after an individual medical assessment. Intravenous therapies and biologic medicines require specialist prescription and are offered according to clinical indication, safety requirements and availability.
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