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DR ABHRAJIT RAY
Rheumatologist
Introduction
Dr. Abhrajit Ray is one of the best Senior Consultant Physician & Rheumatologist with an experience of 25 years of experience in this field. He is currently attached to Fortis Hospital at Anandapur, Kolkata. After completion of his post graduate training in General Medicine in Calcutta, Dr. Abhrajit went to UK to complete his training. After completion of his training in General and Geriatric Medicine in Barnsley District Hospital and Bedford Hospital he joined as Registrar in Rheumatology and General Medicine in several Respected Teaching Hospitals in UK namely St Burtholomew’s and Royal London Hospital as well as Whipps Cross University Hospital.Dr. Ray returned to India in 1996. Dr. Abhrajit Ray has joined as visiting consultant in Reputed Private Hospitals of Kolkata.
Hospital Associations
Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata
Professional Memberships
• ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHSYSIANS OF LONDON. • A.P.I(Association of Physicians if India). • Indian Rheumatology Association(I R A).
Education
MBBS, MD(Rheumatology & Auto Immune Disease).
I Speak
English
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Write FeedbackWho is a rheumatologist?
A rheumatologist is a specialist doctor who diagnoses and treats arthritis, other musculoskeletal conditions and autoimmune diseases.
What does a rheumatology doctor treat?
Rheumatologists treat more than hundred types of rheumatologic diseases, including:
- osteoarthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- musculoskeletal pain disorders
- osteoporosis
- gout
- back pain
- myositis
- fibromyalgia
- tendonitis
- vasculitis
- certain autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, scleroderma, antiphospholipid syndrome.
When should you go to a rheumatologist?
- You should visit a rheumatologist when you suffer from the following symptoms:
- Pain, especially muscle pain
- Stiffness, especially in the morning
- Swelling
- Warmth and redness and tenderness
- Difficulty using the joint normally
- Fatigue
- Eye inflammation or infections
- Rashes and sores
- Pain in the neck, spine, or back
- Difficulty taking a deep breath
What kind of tests does a rheumatologist do?
Antibody tests for autoimmune disorders are often necessary to detect rheumatologic diseases. The most popular tests used by rheumatologists are:
- Complete blood count
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test
- Rheumatoid factor test
- Uric acid test
What are the first signs of rheumatoid arthritis?
Early signs of rheumatoid arthritis are fatigue, slight fever, weight loss, stiffness, joint tenderness, joint pain, joint swelling and redness, joint warmth, numbness and tingling, a decrease in range of motion, and joints affected on both sides.