Rheumatology

Rheumatological diseases are one of the most common disorders in the community affecting about one-third of the adult population. These include a spectrum of disorders ranging from soft tissue rheumatism to arthritis that affects the joints, muscles, and bones. Suasth Multi-speciality Hospital’s Rheumatology Department offers complete assessment and management for a wide range of rheumatic problems. The team of world-renowned rheumatologists has immense experience in diagnosing and treating the various musculoskeletal disease, and systemic autoimmune conditions referred to as rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases are the second most common cause of YLD’s (Years lived with disability) after mental illness and substance abuse. India takes a huge toll of these rheumatic diseases with approximately 5 million people affected with Rheumatoid arthritis alone.

Suasth Multi-speciality Hospital's rheumatologists treat adult rheumatic conditions. They provide expert and personalized care for every patient. Our rheumatology team is accomplished in the evaluation and treatment of rheumatic conditions including various types of arthritis, autoimmune diseases, degenerative joint diseases, crystal arthritis, and soft tissue rheumatism. The Department of Rheumatology provides interdisciplinary care working in conjunction with other specialities such as internal medicine, orthopaedics, dermatology, nephrology, gastro-enterology, neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation to provide an all-inclusive treatment and also help in recovery from these conditions.

Rheumatology - Facilities & Services

Conditions evaluated and managed by the department of rheumatology at Suasth Multi-speciality Hospital are:
. Rheumatoid arthritis
. Osteoarthritis
. Seronegative arthritis
. Ankylosing spondylitis
. Psoriatic arthritis
. Spondyloarthritis
. Crystal arthritis such as Gout
. Soft tissue Rheumatism such as tennis elbow, plantar fascitis, Fibromyalgia, Lupus, Sjogren’s syndrome, Scleroderma, Myositis, Vasculitis, ANCA vasculitis, cutaneous vasculitis, Undifferentiated connective tissue disease
. Arthritis associated with systemic diseases
. Ophthalmological condition such as uveitis and scleritis
. Various OPD procedures such as; intra-articular and soft tissue injections
. Minor salivary gland biopsy