Rheumatology is the study of rheumatic illnesses, especially arthritis. A rheumatologist is a physician who diagnoses and treats arthritis and other conditions associated with joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This physician specializes in non-surgical treatment of diseases, and works with patients who have unexplained conditions such as weakness, fever, fatigue and weight loss. The rheumatologist also treats patients with lupus, scleroderma, gout, vasculitis, fibromyalgia and other disorders.
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Arkansas has 37 practicing rheumatologists. Broken out by city, rheumatology doctor density in Batesville is 1, in Bentonville is 2, in El Dorado is 1, in Fayetteville is 3, in Fort Smith is 2, in Harrison is 1, in Hot Springs is 3, in Jonesboro is 4, in Little Rock is 19, in North Little Rock is 1, in Pine Bluff is 1, and in Rogers is 1.
Arkansas is home to many lakes and rivers for those interested in fishing and water sports. Cruise up the Arkansas River, fish in the White River of the Ozark Mountains, or drive the Great River Road along the Mississippi River Delta. Tour Arkansas wine country in the Altus area, step inside a log cabin from the 1800s in southern Arkansas, or hike nature trails in Hot Springs National Park. Arkansas’ population is 2,779,154. Little Rock is Arkansas’ capital city, and has numerous restaurants, museums, golfing, and an extensive park system. Visit the monument that marks the initial point for surveys of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Arkansas has a population of 2,779,154. Of this population, 662,920 are under the age of 18 and 381,547 are at or above the age of 65.
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