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Dr. Robert Lowe, M.D., PH.D.
Rheumatologist (Pediatric)
Dr. Robert Lowe practices Pediatric Rheumatology in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pediatric rheumatologists treat child patients who suffer from pain in the musculoskeletal system, have symptoms of arthritis, or an autoimmune disorder. Dr. Lowe evaluates and treats a variety of joint, muscle, and bone disorders; including autoimmune disorders, such as lupus, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, scleroderma, Kawasaki disease, post-infectious arthritis, chronic vasculitis, and inflammatory disorders of the muscle, eye, or other organs. Dr. Lowe also is trained in the evaluation of prolonged fever, unexplained complaints of chronic musculoskeletal pain, weakness, poor appetite, fatigue, and/or loss of function or skills.
Dr. Robert Lowe, M.D., PH.D.
- Birmingham, AL
- Accepting new patients
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What's the best diet for juvenile arthritis?
Diet is important for general health but it in no way is responsible for flare-ups or for controlling juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Recommend discussing flares with her pediatric READ MORE
Diet is important for general health but it in no way is responsible for flare-ups or for controlling juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Recommend discussing flares with her pediatric rheumatologist as current medications may not be fully treating her disease. When on the proper medications, she should seldom have flares, regardless of her diet.
My son's joints ache. What should I do?
Kids can have joint pain from a lot of different causes including hypermobility syndrome ("double-jointed") that often a good physical and occupational therapist can treat effectively. READ MORE
Kids can have joint pain from a lot of different causes including hypermobility syndrome ("double-jointed") that often a good physical and occupational therapist can treat effectively. If your son has any visible joint swelling for more than 2-3 days continuously, then you should take him to see his pediatrician and ask about getting a referral to a good pediatric rheumatologist.
What does fibromyalgia look like in a child?
In kids, fibromyalgia is referred to as amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS) and can be treated by a pediatric rheumatologist. Fortunately, treatment does not usually READ MORE
In kids, fibromyalgia is referred to as amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome (AMPS) and can be treated by a pediatric rheumatologist. Fortunately, treatment does not usually require any medications but does require a lot of work by the patient and the parents.
