The Rheumatology Department at GIMS HealthCare provides accurate diagnosis and high quality treatment for
rheumatoid diseases that affect the body's skin, joints, muscles and internal organs.
Rheumatologists treat more than 100 types of arthritis,
including common diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, and rare diseases such as relapsing polychondritis. They also offer
consultancy and continuing care for patients with regional musculoskeletal disorders such as shoulder pain, hip pain, and knee pain, as well as
preoperative evaluation and recommendations for patients considering joint replacement and arthritis-related reconstructive surgeries.
GIMS Rheumatologic services include
- Outpatient consultations
- Outpatient specialty care for patients with chronic rheumatic diseases
- Hospital consultations
- Diagnostic and therapeutic intra-articular and soft tissue injections and aspirations
GIMS Rheumatoid Arthritis Service
Physicians provide comprehensive evaluations and organized care that improves the quality of life for those affected by
rheumatoid arthritis and associated disorders.Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the most debilitating forms of arthritis,
causing joints to ache, swell, and eventually become deformed. The disorder's cause is unknown, but it's believed to be the body's
immune system attacking the synovium — the tissue that lines one's joints.
Symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may come and go over time, but generally include :
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Joint pain and swelling, especially in the smaller joints of the hands and feet
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Joint and muscle aching or stiffness after sleep or long periods of rest
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Loss of motion in the affected joints
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Loss of strength in muscles attached to the affected joints
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Severe fatigue during flare-ups
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General sense of not feeling well
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Deformity of the joints over time
Doctors
The department also provides expert management for the entire range of Expert Doctors
Walter White
Chief Medical Officer
Sarah Jhonson
Anesthesiologist