Overview

Rheumatology Department at Jehangir Hospital, specialize in the assessment and treatment of patients facing inflammatory arthritis and other rheumatic conditions. Our team is dedicated to providing advanced care tailored to each individual's needs.At Jehangir Hospital, we pride ourselves on offering state-of-the-art treatments that utilize the latest technology and medications. Our team of experienced rheumatologists stays at the forefront of medical advancements, ensuring that our patients receive the most effective and personalized care available. We understand the impact that rheumatic conditions can have on individuals and their families, which is why we are committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive support every step of the way.

What We Offer

Our scope of services includes:

1. Inflammatory Arthritis Management: We provide expert diagnosis and personalized treatment plans for inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis. Our goal is to control inflammation, alleviate symptoms, and prevent joint damage.

2. Systemic Autoimmune Diseases: Our rheumatologists are experienced in managing systemic autoimmune diseases like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), systemic sclerosis, and Sjögren's syndrome. We offer holistic care to address the diverse manifestations of these conditions and optimize patient outcomes.

3. Degenerative Joint Disease Care: For patients with osteoarthritis and other degenerative joint diseases, we provide comprehensive management strategies focusing on pain relief, lifestyle modifications, and surgical interventions when necessary.

4. Metabolic Diseases Treatment: Conditions such as gout and pseudogout are effectively managed by our team through accurate diagnosis, acute flare management, and long-term preventive measures to minimize recurrences.

5. Soft Tissue Rheumatism Care: We offer diagnosis and treatment for soft tissue rheumatism conditions like tendonitis, bursitis, and fibromyalgia, utilizing tailored approaches to alleviate pain and improve function.

6. Pediatric Rheumatology: Our pediatric rheumatologists specialize in diagnosing and managing rheumatic diseases in children, ensuring timely intervention and personalized care to promote optimal growth and development.

Rheumatology

Our team of rheumatologists include:

Dr. Nachiket Kulkarni

Speciality : Rheumatologist
OPD Days : Mon | Wed | Sat
OPD Time : 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Dr. Himanshi Chaudhary

Speciality : Paediatric Rheumatologist
OPD Days : Thu
OPD Time : 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

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Patient Testimonials

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Tejas Belhekar

A very pleasant stay, good medical staff, best nursing plus cleaning facility. IN this pandemic Medical staff was taken care of very well thank you so much. also very happy with the check-out procedure.

Yehan Morris (May 2021)
Yehan Morris / 2021
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Joel Pinto

Patient's treatment handled very well by nursing, housekeeping staff, and doctors as well. Thank you so much for your help & Support. God bless each one of you and your family member.

Joel Pinto (May 2021)
Joel Pinto / 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 What are the common symptoms of rheumatic diseases??
Ans: Common symptoms include joint pain, swelling, stiffness, fatigue, muscle weakness, and difficulty with mobility. Some rheumatic diseases may also present with systemic symptoms such as fever, weight loss, and rash.
Q.2 How are rheumatic diseases diagnosed?
Ans: Diagnosis often involves a combination of medical history, physical examination, blood tests (such as rheumatoid factor, anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide antibody, and inflammatory markers), imaging studies (such as X-rays, ultrasound, and MRI), and sometimes joint fluid analysis or tissue biopsy.
Q.3 What treatment options are available for rheumatic conditions?
Ans: Treatment options vary depending on the specific rheumatic condition but may include medications (such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs, biologic agents, corticosteroids), physical therapy, lifestyle modifications, and in some cases, surgery.
Q.4 What lifestyle changes can help manage rheumatic diseases?
Ans: Lifestyle changes that can help manage rheumatic diseases include regular exercise to maintain joint flexibility and muscle strength, maintaining a healthy weight to reduce stress on joints, eating a balanced diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods, managing stress, and avoiding smoking.
Q.5 Are there any preventive measures to reduce the risk of developing rheumatic conditions?
Ans: While some rheumatic conditions have genetic or autoimmune factors that cannot be prevented, adopting a healthy lifestyle including regular exercise, maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and managing stress may help reduce the risk or severity of certain rheumatic diseases. Additionally, early diagnosis and appropriate treatment of rheumatic conditions can help prevent complications and improve outcomes.
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