Rheumatology,
Allergy and
Clinical Immunology

• Characteristics of this department
• Outpatient schedule

Characteristics of this department

This department specializes in the treatment of diseases such as autoimmune diseases, in which the immune system that is supposed to protect our bodies mistakenly attacks our own bodies, and allergic reactions.

What is rheumatism (collagen disease)?

It is often used as a general term to refer to pain and stiffness in joints and muscles, and is generally called rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatic disease, collagen disease, etc.

Main diseases

Rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, polymyositis/dermatomyositis, Sjögren's syndrome, mixed connective tissue disease, Behçet's disease, vasculitis (aortitis syndrome, microscopic polyangiitis, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, granulomatosis with polyangiitis, giant cell arteritis, polyarteritis nodosa, etc.), antiphospholipid syndrome, adult-onset Still's disease, IgG4-related disease, relapsing polychondritis, psoriatic arthritis, palmoplantar pustular arthritis, autoinflammatory disease, polymyalgia rheumatica, interstitial pneumonia associated with collagen disease, spondyloarthritis, etc.

If you experience any of the following symptoms, we recommend that you see a doctor.

• Swollen or painful joints
• Stiff joints
• General lethargy and fatigue
• Continuous fever
• Skin rash
• Dry eyes and mouth

Allergies

Our body sees harmless substances (allergens) as foreign bodies, causing an exaggerated immune response. This reaction causes symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, rash, and difficulty breathing.

Main diseases

Hay fever, atopic dermatitis, bronchial asthma, food allergies, allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, hives, anaphylaxis, hereditary angioedema (HAE), etc.

If you experience any of the following symptoms, we recommend that you see a doctor.

• Unexplained poor physical condition, chronic fatigue, lethargy, headaches, etc.
• Symptoms appear when you come into contact with certain substances
• Your skin itches or swells when you come into contact with certain substances such as cosmetics, metal, or rubber
• You have a family member with allergies

Main treatments

• Rheumatism and collagen disease :

   Drug therapy with immuno-suppressants, biological agents, steroids, etc.

• Allergies :

   Drug therapy with antihistamines, etc.

The Rheumatism, Collagen Disease, and Allergy Department is staffed by doctors with specialized knowledge and skills in immune diseases. It is important to receive appropriate treatment early for these diseases. If you are concerned about your symptoms, please feel free to consult us.

Outpatient schedule

Morning 9:00～12:00（Reception8:00-11:30）/
Afternoon to Evening 13:30～16:30（Reception13:00-16:00）