Question 1

Where does Dr. Pradeepta Sekhar Patro practice?

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Dr. Pradeepta Sekhar Patro practices at Kar Clinic & Hospital Pvt. Ltd - Kharavela Nagar.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Pradeepta Sekhar Patro?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Pradeepta Sekhar Patro for Myositis, Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment, Arthritis and Pain Management. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Pradeepta Sekhar Patro's education qualification?

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Dr. Pradeepta Sekhar Patro has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Clinical Immunology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Pradeepta Sekhar Patro specialises in ?

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Dr. Pradeepta Sekhar Patro specialises as Rheumatologist, Clinical Immunologist, Internal Medicine.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Pradeepta Sekhar Patro have?

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Dr. Pradeepta Sekhar Patro has an overall experience of 14 years. View where has Dr. Pradeepta Sekhar Patro practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Pradeepta Sekhar Patro?

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He is a clinical immunologist and rheumatologist. He has done his DM at SGPGIMS Lucknow which is one of the most premier institutes for this subject in India. Being stick to the medical ethics is the topmost his priority. Expert in Rheumatoid arthritis, Lupus, Sjogren syndrome, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Vasculitis, Childhood rheumatic diseases. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a rheumatologist?

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A rheumatologist is a doctor who specializes in internal medicine and deals with rheumatic diseases. Rheumatic diseases may affect your muscles, joints, bone, skin, eyes and internal organs. Rheumatic diseases are autoimmune conditions in which your body produces antibodies that attack normal cells. A rheumatologist will diagnose the autoimmune condition and treat it.

Question 8

What diseases does a rheumatologist treat?

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A rheumatologist can treat rheumatoid arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis (joint pain and swelling),  Sjogren's syndrome (dry eyes and mouth), lupus (sensitivity to sunlight and joint pain), ankylosing spondylosis(joint pain), scleroderma (hard skin), andmultiple sclerosis (loss of external sheath of nerve fibre). A rheumatologist can treat osteoarthritis occuring due to old age.

Question 9

What are the symptoms for which you need to see a rheumatologist?

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If you experience the following symptoms, you need to see a rheumatologist: pain and swelling in the joints, morning stiffness, fatigue, sensitivity to light, rashes around the cheeks, anaemia, dryness of mouth and eyes and weight loss.

Question 10

Is a rheumatologist, and an orthopaedic doctor the same?

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No, a rheumatologist and an orthopaedic doctor are not the same. A rheumatologist diagnoses and treats rheumatic diseases which are autoimmune in origin. An orthopaedic doctor diagnoses and treats conditions related to bones, joints, muscles and tendons generally due to an injury or trauma. A rheumatologist cannot perform surgery; while an orthopaedic doctor can operate the patient.

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