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Persistent joint pain, swelling or stiffness, especially in the morning
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Rheumatology
Care for inflammatory, autoimmune and complex joint or connective-tissue conditions.
Specialist-ledAward-recognisedConnected diagnostics24/7 escalation
Understanding Rheumatology
The symptom may begin in one place while the answer involves several systems.
Autoimmune and inflammatory illnesses can affect the joints, blood vessels, lungs, kidneys, heart and nervous system. Rheumatology helps identify the pattern and coordinate safe long-term care.
Internal medicine and its subspecialties investigate adult health problems that may be complex, recurring or linked across the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, hormones, digestion and immune system. The value is not simply having several doctors—it is having them work from one coordinated clinical picture.
A clearer, more hopeful way forward.
Complex symptoms can be exhausting, especially when care feels fragmented. We organise the information, explain what is known and unknown, and coordinate the next useful step.
When to speak with the team
Reasons people are referred for rheumatology review.
These are common starting points, not a diagnostic checklist. The right assessment depends on the full clinical picture.
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A rash, hair loss or mouth ulcers alongside joint or muscle symptoms
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Suspected autoimmune or inflammatory disease affecting more than one organ system
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Abnormal inflammatory markers or autoantibody results needing specialist interpretation
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Ongoing monitoring of a diagnosed rheumatological condition and its medicines
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A second opinion on a complex rheumatological diagnosis or treatment plan
↗What we can do
A complete rheumatology pathway.
Every capability is selected according to clinical need. Your team should explain why a test, treatment or referral is being considered.
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Inflammatory arthritis
Inflammatory arthritis is assessed and treated to control joint pain, swelling and stiffness.
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Lupus and connective-tissue disease
Lupus and other connective-tissue diseases are investigated and managed for their varied effects across the body.
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Vasculitis
Vasculitis affecting blood vessels is investigated and treated to limit organ damage.
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Gout and crystal disease
Gout and other crystal-related joint disease are diagnosed and treated to prevent recurrent flares.
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Multiorgan autoimmune conditions
Autoimmune conditions affecting several organs are coordinated across the relevant specialties.
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Medication monitoring
Medicines that suppress or modify the immune system are monitored with regular blood tests.
→What to expect
Your care, step by step.
Complex medicine feels more manageable when every stage is visible and every question has a place.
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Build the full picture
History, examination, existing diagnoses, medicines and patient priorities are reviewed together.
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Investigate selectively
Laboratory, imaging and physiological tests are chosen to answer specific questions.
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Bring in the right experts
Relevant subspecialists join without fragmenting the overall plan.
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Treat and monitor
The team balances benefits, interactions, side effects and practical daily management.
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Maintain continuity
Reports, follow-up and back-referral help the patient and referring clinician stay informed.
The Cardiocare advantage
Expertise is stronger when the whole system is ready.
Rheumatology can collaborate with cardiology, nephrology, neurology, pulmonology, laboratory and imaging teams within one hospital. This is why patients, families and referring clinicians choose Cardiocare for care that may need more than one specialist or facility.
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One hospital, one plan
Consultation, diagnostics, intervention, surgery, ICU/HDU, dialysis and recovery can coordinate without fragmenting the patient journey.
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Pioneering capability
Advanced catheter, device and surgical expertise—including Northern Nigeria’s first cardiac left bundle branch pacing—reflects a culture of clinical progress.
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Critical care around complex care
Round-the-clock emergency, ICU and HDU support surrounds patients whose needs may change quickly.
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Multispecialty judgement
Cardiology works alongside nephrology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, surgery and other specialists when one diagnosis is not the whole story.
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Care here in Nigeria
International-level cardiovascular capability in Abuja helps families avoid unnecessary travel abroad and remain closer to their support system.
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Education is part of care
Plain-language teaching, patient guides, support programmes and professional education turn expertise into confidence.
45specialist service pathways
24/7emergency, ICU & HDU support
1982Limi Hospital Group heritage
Awardedexcellence by the Nigerian Cardiac Society
Questions patients ask
Good questions deserve clear answers.
Open each question for a straightforward explanation. Your own clinician should still interpret what it means for you.
Ask the Cardiocare team01Do I need to know which specialist to book?＋
Not always. An internal-medicine assessment can identify the most appropriate starting point and involve a subspecialist when needed.
02Will different specialists give conflicting plans?＋
Multidisciplinary coordination is intended to align priorities, medicines and investigations into one documented plan.
03Can Cardiocare manage non-heart conditions?＋
Yes. Cardiocare is a multispecialty hospital with internal-medicine, surgical, kidney, neurological, respiratory and other services alongside cardiovascular care.
04Will my referring doctor receive feedback?＋
Professional referral and back-referral pathways support continuity when contact details and consent are available.
Important medical information
This page is educational and cannot diagnose a condition or determine which treatment is right for an individual. A clinician must assess symptoms, results, medicines and overall health. Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms need urgent care.
Consultant-led teamsCardiology, interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, led by fellowship-trained consultant physicians (FWACP/FMCP).
Pioneer institutionNorthern Nigeria's pioneer cardiovascular institution, recognised by the Nigerian Cardiac Society.
Teaching hospitalA postgraduate teaching institution and MDCN-accredited CPD provider.
Proven cath labHundreds of successful catheter-based procedures in our on-site cath lab.
Patients & families
Referring doctors
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