What is rheumatism of the soft tissues?
The integrity of the musculoskeletal system’s components is critical to its proper functioning (bones, muscles and tendons, joints, bursae and ligaments). When one of these components isn’t working properly, it causes pain and makes it harder to complete the movements. These symptoms are caused by injury or inflammation of the structures around the bones and joints which are soft tissues like muscles, ligaments, bursae, enthesis, and tendons, resulting in bursitis, tendonitis, enthesitis, and myofascial pain. These inflammations are normally [...]
Diseases diagnosed and managed by a Rheumatologist
Osteoarthritis Rheumatoid arthritis Spondyloarthropathies Ankylosing spondylitis Reactive arthritis Psoriatic arthritis Enteropathic arthritis Gout Pseuedogout Low back pain Tennis elbow Golfer’s elbow Olecranon bursitis Lupus Sjogren’s syndrome Scleroderma Polymyositis Polymyalgia rheumatica Mixed connective tissue diseases Fibromyalgia Vasculitis
Arthritis Do’s & Don’ts
For patients suffering from arthritis, it can be very difficult to do even simple tasks like brushing teeth, getting dressed, writing etc. Thanks to modern treatments arthritis can now be better controlled and patients can live a normal life. Apart from medicines and regular follow up with your rheumatologist here is a shortlist of do’s and don’ts for arthritis patients to help them manage their symptoms better. Do low impact exercises like walking, stretching, swimming etc. Exercise helps improve muscle [...]
Chikungunya Symptoms
Chikungunya is a viral infection transferred to humans by infected ades mosquitos.These mosquitos usually bite during day time. Also these mosquitos can’t fly high so they will usually bite below waist. Signs and symptoms of Chikungunya usually appear within 2 – 3 days after being bitten by an infected mosquito. Patients infected with Chikungunya may present with following signs and symptoms. * Fever – fever in Chikungunya may be high grade or low grade and may or may not be associated with [...]
Rheumatoid Arthritis Myths and Facts
Rheumatoid Arthritis Myth – Only painkillers and steroids are available as treatment. Fact – Disease modifying antirheumatic drugs ( DMARD’S) are the mainstay of treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. There are two types of DMARD’S. 1. Conventional synthetic DMARD’S ( CsDMARD’S ). eg – methotrexate, sulfasalazine, hyroxycholoroquine, leflunomide. 2. Biologic DMARD’S -These are available in injection form. These are used only if patient doesn’t respond to CsDMARD’S. Contact Number: 072639 83371 Website: https://www.arthritisandbackpainclinic.com/
Types of Arthritis
Arthritis in simple language means “ swelling( inflammation ) in joints”. There are many types of arthritis, but it is majorly classified into two types. 1. Degenerative Arthritis. 2. Inflammatory Arthritis. 1. Degenerative Arthritis/ Wear and tear related arthritis – also commonly referred as osteoarthritis. It is the most common type of arthritis. Almost 50 % of the population over 50 yrs of age is affected by it. It is usually age related and commonly affects knee joints in the Indian population and [...]
HOW BONES AND JOINTS CHANGE WITH AGE
Various changes naturally occur in our body with age. We have more wrinkles, grey hair appears. All of these are external changes. However, many of us are not aware that ageing also affects our skeletal system. Our bones and joints also change with age. Let’s talk about what happens to our skeletal system, and what to do for maintaining the health of our bones and joints. HOW DO OUR BONES CHANGE? Throughout life, our bones are constantly changing. Naturally, the body [...]
Sandhivata Doctor in Satara
What is Sandhivata? Osteoarthritis is called Sandhigata Vata / Sandhi Vata in Ayurveda. It means a condition in which morbid Vata is located in the joints and destroys the joints. According to Ayurveda, Osteoarthritis occurs due to aggrevation of Vata Dosha at the site of joint and will compare as Sandhivata. Sandhi means the joint and Vata stands for Vata Dosha. The condition of Sandhivata is caused when the activities of vitiated Vata increase inside the Sandhi or joints. Because [...]
COVID –19 & Rheumatic Diseases
During these times of dual pandemic (1. Corona virus 2. Social media misinformation), many of our patients have been asking questions about their rheumatic disease treatments and its risks associated with corona virus. Through this article I am trying to answer a few of these frequently asked questions…. Disclaimer: This article is for educational purpose only. In any way it is not intended to substitute professional medical advice Q 1. I am on immunosuppressants for my rheumatic disease. Should I stop [...]
Fibromyalgia syndrome(FMS)
Fibromyalgia is a disease of abnormal pain perception. It is one of the most common causes of chronic widespread pain. It is characterized by reduced pain thresholds and pain with normally innocuous stimuli. Fibromyalgia is common, affecting about 2% of the general population with females being 7 times more susceptible than men to the disease. Fibromyalgia is an independent syndrome, but it may often occur concomitantly with other conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus and other [...]
SLE Treatment in Pune
SLE Treatment in Pune Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) or Lupus is one of the most important and complex auto-immune diseases. Lupus is a systemic autoimmune disease that occurs when your body’s immune system attacks your own tissues and organs. Inflammation caused by lupus can affect many different body systems — including your joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart, and lungs. What causes Lupus? The exact cause of lupus is not known. Some people are born with certain genes which determine their predisposition to lupus. A [...]
Osteoporosis treatment in pune
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when the body loses too much bone, makes too little bone, or both. As a result, bones become weak and may break from a fall or, in serious cases, from sneezing or minor bumps. Osteoporosis is one of the most common diseases of the bones world wide. It is equally common like diabetes and heart diseases but is often remains silent and thus is “Under diagnosed and Under treated”. It is [...]
Sandhivata Doctor in Pune
What is Sandhivata? Osteoarthritis is called Sandhigata Vata / Sandhi Vata in Ayurveda. It means a condition in which morbid Vata is located in the joints and destroys the joints. According to Ayurveda, Osteoarthritis occurs due to aggrevation of Vata Dosha at the site of joint and will compare as Sandhivata. Sandhi means the joint and Vata stands for Vata Dosha. The condition of Sandhivata is caused when the activities of vitiated Vata increase inside the Sandhi or joints. Because [...]