Rheumatology
Rheumatology is the study of Rheumatism, which is generally associated with pain in the joints. But rheumatic diseases are far more serious and crippling. They are inflammatory and often autoimmune, which means that the immune system mistakenly attacks healthy tissue affecting the musculoskeletal system, which includes joints, muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments.
Immediate symptoms are joint pain, difficulty in movement, stiffness, and inflammation, and can be accompanied by fatigue, fever, and weight loss. Some of the more common rheumatic disorders are Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Gout, Scleroderma, Infectious Arthritis, Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, and Polymyalgia Rheumatica.
Svastha Hospital in Bangalore is a hub for some of the best Rheumatologists in Bangalore. Qualified from some of the most prestigious institutes, they are trained at premier facilities, experienced and skilled at their practice. Not only do they offer consultations and continued treatment plans, but also preoperative evaluations and recommendations for patients considering joint replacement and related reconstructive surgeries. Their efforts are complemented by those of the support staff and together they partner your efforts towards leading a life of normalcy. They educate and inform you, guide you, give you personalized care and assistance alongside the treatment.
Being abreast of the very latest in their fields, they can bring to you the latest methods of treatment. The state-of-the-art diagnostics and treatment centre ensures that the entire process from diagnosis to cure is under one roof, thus ensuring that Svastha Hospital is the best hospital for the treatment of rheumatoid diseases in Bangalore.
What Does a Rheumatologist Do?
The rheumatologist assesses:
- Signs (from a physical exam) and symptoms (what you see and how you feel), including systemic (whole body) involvement by a rheumatic disease
- Joint disorders
- Overall function, including physical, mental well-being and level of independence
- Results of advanced imaging and lab tests
- Treatment options
- Need for more assessment and treatment, such as:
- referrals to other health care providers
- orthopedic aids (splint, brace, cane, etc.) or corrective surgery
- hospital stay
A rheumatologist aims to help patients with rheumatic disease to have the best possible quality of life. Toward this aim, rheumatologists advocate for the patient in all aspects of health care and in the community. As a group, these doctors also support laws that promote patient rights and patient-centered care.
The rheumatologist teaches the patient, family and community about health information and how to live with a chronic (long-term) rheumatic disease. Topics can include medications, coping mechanisms, techniques for preventing disability or regaining function, and ways to improve quality of life.
As a member of the health care team, rheumatologists consult with all team members. They also refer patients to and receive referrals from other care providers.
