Best Rheumatologist in Siripuram, Visakhapatnam

A rheumatologist is a specialized doctor who deals with the diagnosis and treatment of various musculoskeletal system problems and autoimmune diseases affecting joints, bones, and muscles. A rheumatologist is qualified with graduation in MBBS, followed by post graduation, MD in general medicine and fellowship, DM in rheumatology or clinical rheumatology fellowship. A rheumatologist treats various conditions affecting the immune system, such as arthritis and other types of arthritis such as psoriatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout, autoimmune conditions such as scleroderma, lupus, vasculitis, Sjogren's syndrome, inflammatory conditions such as inflammation of joints, bones, muscles, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, tendonitis, etc. One should consult a rheumatologist when there are symptoms such as pain lasting for weeks and months, stiffness of joints, swelling of joints, pain in the joints, movement difficulty, sores, fatigue, skin rashes, unexplained fevers, other conditions such as dry mouth, dry eyes, shortness of breath, etc.