Rheumatology
Rheumatology is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis of rheumatic diseases. Rheumatologist is the one who diagnose and treat musculoskeletal diseases. These diseases can affect joints, muscles, bones, etc. Rheumatologists treat joint diseases and other Common diseases include osteoarthritis, gout, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic back pain, tendinitis, and lupus.
PRK Hospitals provides the best treatment for diseases affecting joints, connective tissue that includes 64 type of arthritis and autoimmune diseases. We have the best rheumatologists who can diagnose and treat all kinds of rheumatic diseases. The team of rheumatologists are experienced in successfully treating cases of Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Chronic back pains, Gout, Lupus, Sogren’s syndrome, Scleroderma, Juvenile Idiopathic arthritis, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Tendinitis, Inflammation- redness, Swelling and warmth in a joint or affected area, loss of motion in a joint or joints and multiple other musculo-skeletal diseases.
The Rheumatology department at PRK Hospitals offer outpatient services, In hospital work-up, medication, treatment facilities, Intra-articular therapies and advanced diagnostic procedures including CT-Scan, bone densitometry etc.
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Why should you see a Rheumatologist?
When you are experiencing muscle or joint pain for a long time and is trying to resolve and get treated, one must visit a rheumatologist. Joint damage can lead to serious conditions if not treated at right time. Taking doctor advice at the earliest is the best solution for any rheumatic diseases.
Treatment of rheumania cannot reverse the damage but it will stop the damage being caused and relives from pain. Rheumatic diseases are complex in nature and difficult to diagnose at the later stages.
What Rheumatologist does on your first visit?
Visit Rheumatologist with an x-ray or ultrasound or MRI test reports. Depending on the reports your doctor will suggest few medicines and other tests if needed. Our rheumatologists at PRK Hospitals expertise in metabolic bone disorders pain management, SLE, CTD, childhood arthritis, osteoporosis, inflammatory myositis, metabolic bone disease etc.
Rheumatic diseases are caused when lining of membranes that surround your joints are attacked by immune system causing inflammation. This inflammation can further destroy the cartilage and bone within the joint. Surgeries will be the solution for most of the Rheumatic diseases.
Treatment of rheumania cannot reverse the damage but it will stop the damage being caused and relives from pain. Rheumatic diseases are complex in nature and difficult to diagnose at the later stages.
What is difference between a Rheumatologist and Orthopedic Surgeon?
Joint diseases that can be treated with medicines are treated by a Rheumatologist. Orthopedic surgeons specialize in the surgical treatment of joints and management of fractures.
Which joints are affected in Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis affects all joints but particularly tends to affect small joints first of hands and feet. As the disease progresses it involves the wrists, knees, ankles, elbows, hips, and shoulders.
What are the symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis?
- Swelling, redness, warmth in joints
- Stiffness in the joints worse in the morning getting better with movement
- Some people can experience tiredness, weight loss, fever.
What is the difference between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in the joints whereas Osteoarthritis is the disease of “wear and tear”.
In most people with osteoarthritis cartilage in the joints can wear out because of mechanical damage from years of use.
About PRK Hospitals
At PRK Super Specialty Hospitals, every care-giver follows the fundamentals of healing, by providing care & support while helping you understand the importance of working towards a common goal of healing.