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1. Who is a rheumatologist?
A rheumatologist may be an internal medicine physician or a paediatrician who is further specialized to diagnose and treat muscular, joints or autoimmune diseases similar to rheumatoid arthritis.
2. What diseases does a rheumatologist treat?
A rheumatologist can treat diseases like gout, osteoarthritis, chronic back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis, spondyloarthropathies, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus.
3. What are the symptoms for which you need to see a rheumatologist?
You can see a rheumatologist for symptoms like back pain, joint pain, rashes, swelling in joints, itching or dry mouth, repeated fevers, bruising over skin, stiffness in joints or back, etc.
4. Is a rheumatologist, and an orthopaedic doctor the same?
No, an orthopaedic doctor can only treat joint and bones related problems. However, a rheumatologist in addition to musculoskeletal diseases also treats unexplained fever, rashes and systemic autoimmune disorders.
5. Does a rheumatologist treat bone cancer?
A rheumatologist is only specialized in non-surgical treatments. Bone cancer can be treated by an orthopaedic surgeon.
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| Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Satish Kalanje | 95% | 59 | 33 | 1000 |
| Dr. Uma Karjigi | 86% | 48 | 24 | 1000 |
| Dr. Abhishek Patil | 78% | 27 | 15 | 1000 |
| Dr. Sreejitha K S | 67% | 3 | 16 | 800 |
| Dr. Ankur Kumar | 100% | 1 | 14 | 1000 |
| Dr. Vijay Rao K R | 97% | 2832 | 23 | 1200 |
| Dr. Sharath Kumar | 98% | 2959 | 23 | 1100 |
| Dr. Raghavendra H | 100% | 28 | 13 | 1200 |
| Dr. Shruthi Desai | 100% | 8 | 17 | 1000 |
| Dr. Chethana Dharmapalaiah | 95% | 58 | 20 | 350 |