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Rheumatologist

(En español: Reumatólogo)

Say: roo-muh-tah-lo-jist

This is a special kind of doctor who 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 rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and more.




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