Vijetha

Rheumatology

Team of Rheumatology Specialists

Dr. V.S. KIRAN KUMAR

Rheumatology

Rheumatology focuses on autoimmune and musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis, lupus, and connective tissue diseases. Rheumatologists manage inflammation, pain, and joint damage to improve patient function and quality of life.

Technology & Equipment: Laboratory testing systems, imaging tools, ultrasound-guided injections, and biologic therapy devices.

Procedure: Medication therapy, joint injections, immunotherapy, and disease monitoring.

Facilities: Rheumatology clinics, infusion therapy units, and rehabilitation centers.

Symptoms: Joint pain, swelling, stiffness, fatigue, and autoimmune-related complications.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Online booking: Many hospitals and medical providers have online booking systems that allow you to schedule an appointment from the comfort of your own home. You can usually access these systems through the provider's website or through a patient portal.

2. Phone booking: You can also book an appointment by calling the hospital or medical provider's office directly. They will be able to provide you with available appointment times and help you schedule a time that works for you.

3. Walk-in appointments is also available for the patients for checkup or Emergency cases

Yes, anesthetics are commonly used during surgical procedures in Our Vijetha hospitals to help reduce or eliminate pain and discomfort. The type of anesthetic used will depend on the nature of the surgery and the patient's medical history.

Neurologists are medical doctors who specialize in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of disorders and diseases that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system. Some of the specialties of neurology include:

  1. Movement disorders: Neurologists who specialize in movement disorders focus on conditions such as Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and tremors.
  2. Epilepsy: Neurologists who specialize in epilepsy diagnose and treat seizure disorders.
  3. Stroke: Neurologists who specialize in stroke focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of strokes.
  4. Neuromuscular disorders: Neurologists who specialize in neuromuscular disorders focus on conditions that affect the muscles and nerves, such as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), muscular dystrophy, and myasthenia gravis.