arthritis-india Fight Arthritis with Knowledge & Courage
Arthritis affects 15% of people, i.e., over 210 million people in India. This prevalence is higher than many well-known diseases such as diabetes, AIDS, and cancer. Rheumatology is a holistic super specialty of Internal Medicine that deals with arthritis and rheumatism. Rheumatism indicates pain arising from joints or other elements of the musculoskeletal system. There are over 100 rheumatological disorders classified by World Health Organization. However, a shortage of trained rheumatologists in India has
When should you see a Rheumatologist? All patients with joint and back pain, especially if associated with swelling and stiffness in the morning or after a period of rest, must see a rheumatologist at the earliest possible date. Delay in reaching specialist Rheumatology services is the most frequent cause of irreversible joint damage. A rheumatologist can save the cost of therapy by avoiding unnecessary investigations and by reducing the loss of workdays with proper diagnosis and effective management. The d