Paediatric Rheumatologist :
A Pediatric Rheumatologist is a doctor who has undergone specialized training to diagnose and treat the autoimmune conditions that affect children and adolescents. They are the doctors who undergo MBBS graduation from a medical college, followed by a Master's (MD) in Pediatrics and super specialization (DM) in Pediatric Immunology and Rheumatology. They specialize in treating conditions like lupus, vasculitis, juvenile arthritis, oligo arthritis, poly arthritis, and other connective disorders through physical examination, blood tests, imaging techniques, and biopsies if needed. Children's bodies are growing and require unique medical needs compared to adults hence, Pediatric Rheumatologist are needed for the treatment of autoimmune conditions in children, since they are trained to examine and treat children in a way that helps them to stay calm and cooperative. Early consultation with Pediatric Rheumatologist is recommended for autoimmune conditions in children for early diagnosis to prevent chronic or long-term complications.