Rheumatoid arthritis :

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory condition of joints. It is an auto-immune disorder where the immune system fails to recognize its body parts and destroys them. It affects joints and potential enough to affect the lungs, eyes, cardiovascular system, and skin. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and stiffness of joints. Symptoms will worsen day by day as the nervous system becomes hypersensitive to pain over time. It is one of the auto-immune disorders.

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Dr. Jithin Mathew ? (Dr. Jithin Mathew - Rheumatologist) : Profile

Dr. Jithin Mathew

MBBS, MD, DM (Immunology and Rheumatology)

Rheumatologist

Special interests :

Survey No 41/14

JNTU to Hitec City Road

Hi Tech City, Hyderabad

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Mon - Sat :
09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Fee : 800
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Dr. I. Rajendra Vara Prasad ? (Dr. I. Rajendra Vara Prasad - Rheumatologist) : Profile

Dr. I. Rajendra Vara Prasad

MBBS, MD, DM (Rheumatology)

Rheumatologist

Rajbhavan Road

Matha Nagar

Somajiguda, Hyderabad

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09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Fee : 650
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Dr. Sunitha Kayidhi ? (Dr. Sunitha Kayidhi - Rheumatologist) : Profile

Dr. Sunitha Kayidhi

MBBS, MD, DM (Rheumatology)

Rheumatologist

8-2-698, Rd No.12

Bhola Nagar

Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

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On Call
Fee : 750

Plot No 3, Road No 2

IT & Financial Dist

Gachibowli, Hyderabad

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09:00 am - 02:30 pm
Fee : 1000
Dr. Mohammad Irfan ? (Dr. Mohammad Irfan - Rheumatologist) : Profile

Dr. Mohammad Irfan

MBBS, MD, DM (Immunology & Rheumatology)

Rheumatologist

Behind Cyber Towers

In the Lane of IBIS Hotels

Hi Tech City, Hyderabad

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11:30 am - 03:30 pm
Fee : 600
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04068334455
Dr. Ch. Revanth Chakravarthy ? (Dr. Ch. Revanth Chakravarthy - Rheumatologist) : Profile

Dr. Ch. Revanth Chakravarthy

MBBS, DNB, DM (Rheumatology)

Rheumatologist

St John's Road

Pollishetty Towers

Secunderabad, Hyderabad

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04:00 pm - 05:30 pm
Fee : 1000
Dr. G. Sudhish ? (Dr. G. Sudhish - Rheumatologist) : Profile

Dr. G. Sudhish

MBBS, MD, DM (Rheumatology)

Rheumatologist

Alexander Road

Patny Circle

Secunderabad, Hyderabad

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09:00 am - 05:00 pm
Fee : 900
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04067232363
Dr. Keerthi Talari Bommakanti ? (Dr. Keerthi Talari Bommakanti - Rheumatologist) : Profile

Dr. Keerthi Talari Bommakanti

MBBS, MD, DM (Rheumatology)

Rheumatologist

Alexander Road

Patny Circle

Secunderabad, Hyderabad

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08:00 am - 03:00 pm
Sat :
10:00 am - 01:00 pm
Fee : 900
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04067232363
Dr. Aedula Srisaila Datta ? (Dr. Aedula Srisaila Datta - Rheumatologist) : Profile

Dr. Aedula Srisaila Datta

MBBS, MD, Fellowship in Rheumatology

Rheumatologist

1-8-31/1, Minister Road

Krishna Nagar Colony

Secunderabad, Hyderabad

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10:00 am - 04:00 pm
Fee : 650
Dr. Spoorthy Kothapalli ? (Dr. Spoorthy Kothapalli - Rheumatologist) : Profile

Dr. Spoorthy Kothapalli

MBBS, MD, DM (Rheumatology)

Rheumatologist

1-112/86,Survey No 5/EE

Beside Union Bank, Near RTA Office

Kondapur, Hyderabad

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10:30 am - 03:30 pm
Fee : 550

15-24-296/1, MIG Road No 4

Remedy Hospital Lane

KPHB Colony, Hyderabad

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05:30 pm - 08:00 pm
Fee : 700
Dr. S. Nayan Patel ? (Dr. S. Nayan Patel - Rheumatologist) : Profile

Dr. S. Nayan Patel

MBBS, MD, DM (Rheumatology)

Rheumatologist

8-2-596/5, Rd No. 10

Gaffar Khan Colony

Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

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10:30 am - 03:00 pm
Fee : 900
Dr. Shabina Habibi ? (Dr. Shabina Habibi - Rheumatologist) : Profile

Dr. Shabina Habibi

MBBS, MD, DM (Rheumatology)

Rheumatologist

Punjagutta Road

Punjagutta Market

Panjagutta, Hyderabad

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07:00 am - 11:00 am
Fee : 100
Dr. Vijaya Prasanna.P ? (Dr. Vijaya Prasanna.P - Rheumatologist) : Profile

Dr. Vijaya Prasanna.P

MBBS, MD, DM (Rheumatology)

Rheumatologist

Plot No 2, Street No 1

Opp Gokul Theatre, Czech Colony

Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad

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On Call
Fee : 800

7-2-1735/A, Czech Colony

Opp Voltas Company Pvt Ltd

Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad

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Fee : 1000

MLA Colony, Road No 12

Near Shri Jagannath Temple

Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

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12:00 noon - 04:00 pm
Fee : 700
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What are the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis?

Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis are:

  • Pain in more than one joint
  • Swelling of affected joints
  • Redness over joints
  • Early morning stiffness that lasts for more than 30 minutes
  • Fever
  • Fatigue
  • Nodules under the skin
  • Anemia
  • joint deformities
Other symptoms include various body systems like lungs, heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, liver, skin, etc.

How severe is rheumatoid arthritis?

The severity of rheumatoid arthritis depends on its stage. There are four stages of RA

  • Early stage RA - the silent phase where there are no symptoms
  • Moderate stage RA - pain, redness, and swelling of joints can be noticed
  • Severe stage RA - joint deformities like buttonhole deformity and swan neck deformity can be seen
  • End stage RA - last stage with severe suffering results in disability.

How is rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed?

A rheumatoid doctor diagnoses rheumatoid arthritis by having early morning stiffness of joints. Physical examination reveals swelling and redness over joints. Apart from these, laboratory investigations for ESR and C-reactive protein must be done to evaluate inflammation in the body. A blood test for RA factor and anti-CCP antibodies is considered a gold standard.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune condition and, unfortunately, has no cure. The treatment plan is to manage the symptoms effectively and to reduce the suffering. These include anti-inflammatory drugs, steroids to reduce the pain inflammation, and physiotherapy, which acts as the best supportive care treatment for pain relief and to ease movements. Regular exercise, weight loss, avoiding tobacco smoking, and maintaining a healthy diet will manage the condition.
Rheumatoid arthritis is not an inherited disorder; certain genetic factors might make you more prone to this condition. If one of your family members has, the chances of you getting it are high. As Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune condition, its exact cause is still unknown. But factors that are considered to increase the risk include tobacco smoking, stress, trauma, bacterial/viral infections, etc.
Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune condition where osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear of joints due to aging. The early morning stiffness of joints always lasts for more than 30 minutes in RA. The first motion aggravation is seen almost every time they try to move after rest in RA. Osteoarthritis generally starts as mono arthritis in a single joint, whereas RA affects multiple joints.

One should consult doctors for rheumatoid arthritis if there is

  • Chronic inflammation of joints
  • Joint pains that don’t go away by themselves
  • Persistent early morning stiffness that affects your daily activities
  • Constant swelling of joints
  • Difficulty in movement after resting for long hours
  • When there are hard nodules under the skin felt at the site of joints
  • Fever, loss of appetite with generalized weakness

Risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis include:

  • Genetic factors- HLA genes are primarily responsible for RA
  • Family history- If one of the family members suffers from RA, the chances of you getting RA are likely
  • Smoking
  • The incidence of RA starts at the age of 15 years and increases with age
  • Females are three to four times more predisposed to get RA than males
  • Obesity
  • Untreated gum/tooth issues

There are many best rheumatoid arthritis specialists in Hyderabad. You can consult them just by walking into the hospital. Skedoc provides you access to the Rheumatoid arthritis doctors near you. It also helps you book an appointment with the best arthritis and makes your consultation easy and hassle-free.

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