Jessica A. Day is a rheumatologist based in North Terrace, Adelaide, SA 5000. Rheumatology is about conditions that affect joints, muscles, and the immune system. It can also involve other parts of the body, especially the lungs and skin.
In her clinic work, Jessica looks after people living with long-term inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), arthritis in general, and autoimmune problems like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). She also helps manage conditions like systemic sclerosis (SSc) and scleroderma, where the body’s immune response can affect skin, joints, and internal organs over time.
Muscle and nerve-related issues are also part of her day-to-day care. This includes myositis, including dermatomyositis and polymyositis. Some people also experience symptoms like cramp-fasciculation, and in many cases there can be muscle weakness, pain, and stiffness that needs a steady plan.
Because rheumatology can be linked to breathing problems, Jessica’s focus can extend to interstitial lung disease. At times, this kind of lung inflammation shows up alongside muscle or skin symptoms, so care often needs to be coordinated and kept under close review. She also works with people dealing with problems like tenosynovitis and necrosis, and she can help with managing bone health concerns such as osteoporosis.
There’s also a focus on illness that can involve inflammation after infections. Her work includes COVID-19 and other serious respiratory conditions, along with infections such as Legionnaire disease, SARS, and acute interstitial pneumonia. The aim is usually the same: work out what’s going on, control symptoms, and help people stay as steady and comfortable as possible.
Details about education, research, and clinical trials aren’t listed on this page. If you’d like to know more about Jessica’s background or whether a trial is relevant for your situation, it’s best to check directly with the clinic.
