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What's a Rheumatologist?
Rheumatologist
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This special kind of doctor deals with rheumatological problems — that's the big name for conditions that involve swelling and pain in muscles and joints. Rheumatologists help kids who have juvenile idiopathic arthritis, lupus, and more.
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