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  1. 5525 S. Pulaski Road. Chicago, IL, 60629. Directions to 55th & Pulaski. To request an appointment, please call 312.413.5569. UI Health rheumatologists provide care to patients with the full spectrum of rheumatic and autoimmune diseases as mentioned below.

    • Signs and Symptoms of Rheumatic Disease
    • Causes of Rheumatic Disease
    • Diagnosing A Rheumatic Disease
    • Treatment and Medical Options
    • Second Opinions For Rheumatic and Autoimmune Diseases
    • Research

    While rheumatic diseases have differing symptoms, many can affect the joints. Common symptoms in the joints may include: 1. Pain 2. Loss of motion 3. Swelling, redness or warmth 4. Stiffness 5. Chronic pain If symptoms do not get better over a short period of time, you should make an appointment with your primary care physician. They will refer you...

    Experts don’t know what causes most types of rheumatic disease, but researchers believe these factors may have an influence: 1. Genetics and family history 2. Environmental triggers 3. Lifestyle choices, such as diet, smoking, or drug and alcohol use 4. Infection 5. Trauma 6. Metabolic problems 7. Wear and tear or stress on a joint or joints

    Rheumatic diseases can be complex and difficult to diagnose. Rheumatologists gather a patient’s medical and family history, and complete a physical exam to look for signs and symptoms of inflammation throughout the entire body. They look at the results of prior testing, and order additional laboratory tests to determine if there is any inflammation...

    Treatment recommendations may include: 1. Medications to treat the disease, such as corticosteroids, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, biologics and janus kinase inhibitors 2. Medications that help with pain and discomfort, such as oral and topical analgesics, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) 3. Injections in the affected joi...

    We welcome the opportunity to provide a second opinion on your diagnosis or treatment plan. Our specialists can offer solutions not widely available at most hospitals and are dedicated to helping you understand your options so you can select the best care plan for your needs. If you live outside of Chicago, you can access the expertise of our speci...

    We are committed to providing the most advanced care for our patients and to developing new knowledge concerning diagnosis and treatment. Our rheumatologists are involved in a wide array of clinical research projects, giving our patients the chance to participate in studies of new treatments. Their scientific advances are readily and regularly inco...

  2. John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County. 1969 W. Ogden Avenue. Chicago, IL 60612. Get Directions. (312) 864-6000.

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  5. Dr. Sonia Tanwar, MD is a board certified internist in Chicago, Illinois. She is affiliated with John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County.

  6. Dr. Sonia Tanwar is a Internist in Chicago, IL. Find Dr. Tanwar's phone number, address, insurance information, hospital affiliations and more.