Rheumatology is a specialized branch of medicine that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and management of rheumatic diseases, which primarily affect the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. These conditions include a wide range of autoimmune and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, and vasculitis. Rheumatologists use a combination of clinical evaluation, laboratory tests, and imaging studies to identify these often complex diseases, aiming to reduce symptoms, prevent joint damage, and improve patients’ quality of life.