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Dr Nagma Bansal - Rheumatologist

DR NAGMA BANSAL

MBBS | MD (Medicine) | DNB (Rheumatology)
Rheumatologist
  • Fees: INR 600
  • Friday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. Nagma Bansal is one of the best Rheumatologist in Patiala and is currently associated with Manipal Hospital Patiala.

Hospital Associations

Manipal Hospital Patiala

Services/Interest

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment
  • Ankylosing Spondylitis
  • Connective Tissue Disorders
  • SLE
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • Vasculitis
  • Immunological Disorders
  • Long Standing Fever
  • Joint Pains
  • Back Pains

Experience

Dr. Nagma Bansal is one of the best Rheumatologist in Patiala and has an experience of over 8 years in the field of Rheumatology.

Awards and Recognitions

Validity of Simplified Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Scores (SASDAS) in Indian Ankylosing Spondylitis Patients, an International Publications. Prostate involvement in granulomatosis with polyangiitis: a rarity, Bansal N, Duggal L, Jain N, Jain S, Sharma A, Arora N. Int J Rheum Dis.

Education

Dr. Nagma Bansal pursued MBBS from Government Medical College, Amritsar. Dr. Nagma Bansal completed Post-Graduation in Medicine from Government Medical College, Patiala. Dr. Nagma Bansal did Senior Residency in the department of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology, KGMU, Lucknow. Dr. Nagma Bansal did DNB Rheumatology from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (2014-2017).

I Speak

English, Hindi

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Manipal Hospital Patiala Earlier Columbia Asia Hospital Patiala Timing

Monday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 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.