treat that infection in rheumatic diseases the immune system perceives structures within the body to aliant and therefore triggers an inflammatory or in you need action up here soon also. the most common form of rheumatism is arthritis where the lining of joints is inflamed. generally on both sides of the body it commonly affects the hands and fingers the condition is painful and limits movement and in the long run can destroy the joints. another form of rheumatism is known as an carlos' ing spondylitis which generally affects the spine that causes inflammation in the tendons where they attach to bone the entire back bone can be affected it can even cause the vertebrae to fuse rheumatic diseases can affect young people too none can be cured completely but treatments can at least slow down or even stop further development. side is the time is of the essence once a joint is destroyed we can't simply rebuild it. the sooner we see the patient the better we'll be able to treat them and that also raises the chances of their being able to have a symptom free life later with the help of medication