Rheumatology

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by a metabolic disturbance in the level of uric acid in the body. Accumulation of uric acid crystals causes inflammation of the joints. Most commonly the big joint of the great toe is affected

With the recent epidemic of viral illnesses in our city, especially dengue, chikungunya, the number of people visiting the OPD with joint pains with or without joint swelling is on an acute rise.

Lupus is an autoimmune disorder which is caused when the immune system of the body starts attacking its own organs and causes inflammation. Lupus is often known as a mystery disease owing to its uncertain characteristics

8 Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder affecting the joints. Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease where the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own body tissue, the joint linings causing a painful swelling. While in most...

Cushing's Disease is when there is an excess of cortisol in the blood stream due to a pituaitary tumour Cushing’s Disease is a condition which causes the pituitary gland (that belongs in the endocrine system) releases too much of ACTH. Cushing’s Disease is not the...