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Dr Ashok Kumar - Rheumatologist

DR ASHOK KUMAR

MD( Medicine) ,FRCP (London)
Rheumatologist
  • Fees: INR 1,400
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr. Ashok Kumar is the Director & Head, Department of Rheumatology. Dr. Ashok Kumar is one of the best Rheumatologists and has a rich and varied experience of over 25 years in Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology.

Hospital Associations

Fortis Memorial Research Institute , Gurgaon

Services/Interest

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Reactive Arthritis

Experience

Dr. Ashok Kumar was Professor of Medicine & Head of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology Service at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi before joining Fortis Hospital, Vasant Kunj in April 2009. Dr. Kumar imparted training to a number of Clinical Fellows in the subject of Rheumatology.

Education

MD( Medicine) AIIMS ,FRCP (London)

I Speak

English and Hindi

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Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon Timing

Friday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Who 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.