Question 1

Where does Dr. Shrilekha S practice?

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Dr. Shrilekha S practices at Apollo First Med Hospitals - Kilpauk.

Question 2

How can I take Dr. Shrilekha S's appointment ?

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You can take Dr. Shrilekha S's appointment online through Practo for in-clinic visit with the doctor.

Question 3

What is Dr. Shrilekha S's education qualification?

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Dr. Shrilekha S has the following qualifications - MBBS, Diplomate of American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine). You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 4

What does Dr. Shrilekha S specialises in ?

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Dr. Shrilekha S specialises as General Physician.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Shrilekha S have?

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Dr. Shrilekha S has an overall experience of 31 years. View where has Dr. Shrilekha S practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Shrilekha S?

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American Board Certified In Internal Medicine And Rheumatology Consultant Rheumatologist At Apollo First Med Chennai, Sundaram Medical Foundation And In Annanagar Clinic. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is a rheumatologist?

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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.

Question 8

What diseases does a rheumatologist treat?

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A rheumatologist can treat diseases like gout, osteoarthritis, chronic back pain, rheumatoid arthritis, tendinitis, spondyloarthropathies, psoriatic arthritis, and lupus.

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

Is a rheumatologist, and an orthopaedic doctor the same?

Accepted Answer

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.

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