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General Enquiries :
+91 80 6215 3300Emergency Number :
+91 80 6215 3400Pre-Book Your Appointments :
1800 123 1133
The Department of Rheumatology specialises in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of diseases affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues. Rheumatologic conditions, often autoimmune, inflammatory, or degenerative, can impact multiple organs, including the skin, lungs, kidneys, heart, and nervous system.
Our multidisciplinary team focuses on early diagnosis, personalised treatment, and preventive care to reduce pain, improve mobility, and enhance quality of life. We work closely with orthopedics, nephrology, dermatology, pulmonology, and physiotherapy teams to provide holistic care for patients with complex chronic conditions.
Clinical Evaluation: Detailed assessment of joint, muscle, and connective tissue function, including family and personal history.Laboratory Investigations: Rheumatoid factor, ANA, anti-CCP antibodies, ESR, CRP, uric acid, autoimmune panels, and HLA-B27 testing.Imaging Studies:X-rays, musculoskeletal ultrasound, MRI for early inflammatory changes, and bone density testing (DEXA).Medical Management: NSAIDs, analgesics, corticosteroids (oral and injectable), disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs), biologics, and immunosuppressive therapies.Non-Pharmacological Care: Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, lifestyle and ergonomic counselling, exercise programs, and joint protection techniques.Patient Education & Counseling: Disease awareness, medication adherence, flare prevention, and long-term monitoring.Infusion & Day-Care Services:Administration of biologics and targeted therapies in supervised day-care settings.Multidisciplinary Approach: Coordinated care with orthopaedics, nephrology, dermatology, pulmonology, cardiology, and rehabilitation teams for comprehensive management.Has touched more than a million lives
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