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Dr Brigk Shanmuganandan - Rheumatologist

DR BRIGK SHANMUGANANDAN

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DNB (Medicine), Fellow (Rheumatologist)
Rheumatologist
  • Fees: INR 1,500
  • Saturday 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. Brig K Shanmuganandan is one of the best Rheumatologist in Chennai and is currently affialited with Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai.

Hospital Associations

Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai

Services/Interest

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Tendonitis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Gout
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Lupus

Experience

Dr. Brig K Shanmuganandan is one of the best Rheumatologist in Chennai and has total experience of 20 years.

Awards and Recognitions

Ranjana Vij Silver medal for standing second in advanced medicine course at AFMC 1990-92. GOC in C Southern Command Commendation medal in 2003. Chief of Army Staff commendation medal 2014.

Education

Dr Brig K Shanmuganandan has completed MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune in year 1993. Dr Brig K Shanmuganandan has completed MD (Medicine) from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune in year 1997. Dr Brig K Shanmuganandan has completed DNB (Medicine) from National Board Of Examination. Fellow (Rheumatologist)

I Speak

English, Bengali, Hindi, Tamil

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Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai Timing

Monday
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
4:30 PM - 6:30 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.