Services & Specializations
Comprehensive rheumatology care — expert diagnosis and treatment for all rheumatic and autoimmune conditions.
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)
A chronic autoimmune disorder causing inflammation in multiple joints, leading to pain, swelling, stiffness, and potential joint damage.
Key Features / Symptoms
- Morning stiffness lasting >30 minutes
- Symmetrical joint involvement
- Pain and swelling in hands, wrists, feet
- Fatigue and general malaise
Treatment Approach
- Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs)
- Biologic therapies
- Intra-articular steroid injections
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)
A complex autoimmune disease affecting multiple organ systems including skin, joints, kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain.
Key Features / Symptoms
- Joint pain and arthritis
- Butterfly rash on face
- Photosensitivity
- Kidney involvement
- Fatigue and fever
Treatment Approach
- Comprehensive disease monitoring
- Multi-organ assessment
- Immunosuppressive therapy
- Pregnancy counseling
Dr. Azad’s Expertise: Specialized research on ‘Urinary Tract Infection in SLE’ and ‘Cough in SLE Patients’
Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS)
A type of inflammatory arthritis primarily affecting the spine, causing chronic back pain and stiffness.
Key Features / Symptoms
Key Features / Symptoms
- Inflammatory back pain (worse at night)
- Stiffness improving with activity
- Reduced spinal mobility
- Possible peripheral joint involvement
Treatment Approach
- NSAIDs and pain management
- Biologic therapies (TNF inhibitors)
- Physical therapy exercises
- Posture training
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma)
An autoimmune connective tissue disease characterized by skin thickening and potential internal organ involvement.
Key Features / Symptoms
- Skin tightening and hardening
- Raynaud’s phenomenon
- Digital ulcers
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
Treatment Approach
- Organ-specific management
- Immunosuppressive therapy
- Vasodilators for Raynaud’s
- Multidisciplinary care approach
Gout & Hyperuricemia
A form of inflammatory arthritis caused by elevated uric acid levels, leading to crystal deposition in joints.
Key Features / Symptoms
- Sudden, severe joint pain (often big toe)
- Joint redness and swelling
- Warmth and tenderness
- Recurrent acute attacks
Treatment Approach
- Acute attack treatment
- Uric acid lowering therapy
- Dietary modifications
- Prevention of future attacks
Chikungunya Arthritis
A mosquito-borne viral infection causing fever and debilitating joint pain that can persist for months.
Key Features / Symptoms
- Large vessel vasculitis
- Medium vessel vasculitis
- Small vessel vasculitis
- ANCA-associated vasculitis
Treatment Approach
- Early diagnosis and intervention
- Immunosuppressive protocols
- Organ damage prevention
- Long-term monitoring
Vasculitis
A group of disorders involving inflammation of blood vessels, affecting multiple organ systems.
Key Features / Symptoms
- High fever with severe joint pain
- Affects 10+ joints simultaneously
- Hands, feet, spine involvement
- 30% develop chronic arthritis
Treatment Approach
- Phase-specific management (acute, sub-acute, chronic)
- DMARDs for chronic cases
- Pain management
- Specialized rheumatologic care
Other Spondyloarthropathies
A group of related conditions including psoriatic arthritis, reactive arthritis, and enteropathic arthritis.
Key Features / Symptoms
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Reactive arthritis
- Enteropathic arthritis
- Undifferentiated spondyloarthropathy
Treatment Approach
- Comprehensive evaluation
- Targeted treatment
- Biologic therapies when needed
- Long-term disease management
Specialized Procedures Offered
Intra-articular Injections
All joints of the body
Corticosteroid injections
Joint aspiration
Therapeutic and diagnostic
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Point-of-care imaging
Joint assessment
Guide injection procedures
Disease activity monitoring
Comprehensive Assessment
Detailed clinical examination
Laboratory interpretation
Treatment planning
Regular follow-up protocols