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Rheumatology
Maryland General Hospital operates a rheumatology clinic at its Family Health Center. Under the direction of Mohammed Oreizi-Esfahani, M.D., the center treats chronic and episodic rheumatological conditions that hinder patients' daily functions.
Dr. Esfahani's clinical interests are in the following areas:
| |  | Inflammation occurs when the body is reacting to injury or disease. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joints, and results in swelling, pain and stiffness, sometimes even when the joint is not being used. Inflammatory arthritis can take the form of a number of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus, inflammatory myositis, scleroderma and spondylitis, a painful rheumatic disease that involves primarily the spine. | | Degenerative arthritis (osteoarthritis) is the most common type of arthritis. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage covering the bone ends gradually wears away. It is often more painful in weight bearing joints such as the knee, hip and spine than in the wrist, elbow and shoulder joints. Osteoarthritis is a condition that causes the bones to become weak and brittle, and as a result, fractures can occur from simple tasks such as bending over, lifting objects, or even coughing. | | Osteoporosis is caused by low levels of calcium, phosphorous and other minerals in your bones, or from endocrine disorders resulting from menopause. | | In its earliest stages, osteoporosis can be painless and demonstrate no symptoms. Once your bones become weakened, however, you may experience symptoms such as back pain, weight loss and stooped posture. | | Crystal Induced Arthritis (gout) is a type of arthritis caused by too much uric acid in the joints. Uric acid is a substance that forms when your body breaks down waste products. If the body does not get rid of this substance, uric acid builds up in the form of crystals around the joints, causing pain and swelling. | | Periarthritis Diseases | | Lower Back Pain |
Dr. Esfahani is certified by the American Board of Rheumatology and the American Board of Internal Medicine. For more information about office hours or to schedule an appointment, call the Family Health Center at 410-225-8800.
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