X
DR ATUL GATTANI
Rheumatologist
Introduction
Dr. Atul Gattani is one of the best Rheumatologist in Kalyan, Mumbai with an experience of over 8 years in the field. His area of services includes rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout and other adult and pediatric joint diseases.
Hospital Associations
Fortis Hospital, Kalyan
Services/Interest
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Gout
- Adult and Pediatric joint diseases
Awards and Recognitions
Dr. Atul K Gattani has published several papers in India and abroad and is a member of prestigious medical associations.
Education
Dr. Atul Gattani has studied Rhuematology from CMC Vellore.
I Speak
English, Hindi
Feedback For Dr Atul Gattani
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.