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Rheumatologist in Slavuta

A rheumatologist looks for the cause of joint pain, swelling and stiffness and treats arthritis, gout and other rheumatic conditions. At Viva Clinic in Slavuta, the rheumatologist sees patients at 27a Sobornosti St or 3 Danyla Halytskoho St (the exact address is confirmed when you book). You can book by phone or on Viber.

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A gloved doctor examines the finger and wrist joints of an older woman

At a glance

Where: 27a Sobornosti St or 3 Danyla Halytskoho St, Slavuta
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00–17:00
How to book: phone or Viber
Payment: paid

When to see a rheumatologist

Your joints hurt and swell without an injury
Your joints are stiff in the morning, and it takes more than half an hour to get moving
Small joints of the fingers or toes hurt and swell, often on both sides
You had an attack of sudden severe pain, redness and swelling in a joint, for example at the big toe
Your lower back hurts at night and in the morning and feels better once you move
Your joints hurt and you have psoriasis or a rash, or weakness and a low-grade fever that won't go away
Tests showed a raised ESR, C-reactive protein, uric acid or rheumatoid factor
Rheumatoid arthritis, gout or another rheumatic condition that needs regular monitoring

What a rheumatologist visit includes

Rheumatologist consultation with an examination of your joints, skin and nails
Review of your previous tests, X-rays and reports
Lab tests at Diagnost-Lab as ordered by the doctor
Joint ultrasound at the Viva Clinic polyclinic if it's needed for a conclusion
A follow-up visit to go over the results and agree on a treatment plan
Regular monitoring if you already have a diagnosed rheumatic condition

What happens at a rheumatology appointment

The doctor asks which joints hurt, since when, and when the pain is worst: in the morning, at night or after activity. Say whether your joints are stiff after sleep and how long it takes you to get moving. They will also ask about swelling, fever, rashes, eye or bowel problems and joint conditions in your family. Then they examine your joints for swelling, tenderness and range of movement, and look at your skin and nails.

After the exam, the doctor explains what your symptoms point to and decides which tests you need. You come back with the results for a follow-up visit, where the rheumatologist confirms the diagnosis and draws up a treatment plan.

Which tests a rheumatologist may order

Most often these are blood tests: a complete blood count with ESR, C-reactive protein, uric acid, rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP antibodies, antinuclear antibodies, and liver and kidney function tests. No single test makes the diagnosis: rheumatoid factor can turn up in healthy people, and blood tests are sometimes normal in arthritis, so the doctor reads them together with the exam. A complete blood count and liver and kidney function tests are done at Viva Clinic’s own laboratory, Diagnost-Lab, at 32 Sobornosti St. Ask when booking which of the other tests you can have there.

Joint ultrasound is done at the polyclinic at 27a Sobornosti St. It shows fluid in the joint and inflammation of the joint lining and tendons. The clinic has no X-ray, MRI or CT: if you need them, the doctor will tell you where to go.

You can have the rheumatologist consultation, lab tests and joint ultrasound in Slavuta, without traveling to Khmelnytskyi or Kyiv.

If you already have a diagnosed rheumatic condition

Rheumatoid arthritis, gout and most other rheumatic conditions are treated for years. The rheumatologist checks whether the inflammation is settling and adjusts the treatment if needed. Some medicines used for these conditions require regular blood tests so that side effects are caught early. The doctor will tell you how often to come for check-ups and which tests to take.

If you have signed a declaration with a Viva Clinic family doctor, a complete blood count with differential, a urinalysis, glucose, total cholesterol and an ECG are free with that doctor’s referral. A consultation with a rheumatologist is paid.

Questions about seeing a rheumatologist

Do I need a referral to see a rheumatologist?

No. A rheumatologist consultation at Viva Clinic is paid and doesn't require a referral. The clinic has no contract with the National Health Service of Ukraine (NSZU) for outpatient specialist care, so the visit is paid even with a referral from a family doctor. You can book by phone or on Viber.

What should I bring to a rheumatologist?

Your test results, X-rays and reports from X-ray, MRI or ultrasound scans, hospital discharge summaries and a list of your medicines with doses. If your joints swell and then settle, take a photo of the swelling to show the doctor. Don't stop any medicines you already take before the visit.

Which tests should I have before seeing a rheumatologist?

You don't have to take any tests in advance: the doctor orders them after examining you. Most often these are a complete blood count, C-reactive protein, uric acid, rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP antibodies or antinuclear antibodies. Ask when booking which of them you can have at Diagnost-Lab.

Does a rheumatologist treat osteoarthritis?

Yes. The rheumatologist works out whether the pain comes from osteoarthritis or inflammation, recommends exercise and weight control, and prescribes medicines if needed. If a joint is badly damaged and may need surgery, you'll need an orthopedic and trauma doctor, who also sees patients at Viva Clinic.

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