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DR NIMISH NANAVATI
Rheumatologist
Introduction
Dr. Nimish Nanawati is one of the best Rheumatologist and General Physician in Vileparle West, Mumbai and has an experience of 37 years in these fields. Dr. Nimish Nanawati practices at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital in Vileparle West, Mumbai. He completed MBBS from School of Physiotherapy, BYL Nair hospital, Byculla, Mumbai in 1980 and MD - Rheumatology from School of Physiotherapy, BYL Nair hospital, Byculla, Mumbai in 1982.
Hospital Associations
Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital
Services/Interest
- Rheumatism Treatment Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment Viral Fever Treatment Rheumatic Heart Disease Treatment Health Checkup (General) Fever Treatment Allergy Treatment
Experience
Dr. Nimish Nanawati has an experience of 37 years in these fields.
Education
MBBS, MD - Rheumatology
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.