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Dr S Sham - Rheumatologist

DR S SHAM

MBBS ,MD(Gen Med)., DM (Rheumatology)., MRCP (UK)., FRCP(Edin)., SCE (RCP UK) European Certificate of Rheumatology
Rheumatologist
  • Fees: INR 1,000
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. S. Sham is one of the best Rheumatologist in Chennai and is currently associated with Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet.

Hospital Associations

Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet

Services/Interest

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Vasculitis
  • Intra-Articular Injections
  • Systemic Autoimmune Illness
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
  • SLE
  • SPA
  • Joint Pains
  • Muscle Weakness
  • Body Pain
  • Back Pain.

Experience

Dr. S. Sham is one of the best Rheumatologist in Chennai and has an overall experience of 13 years in this field.

Education

MBBS ,MD(Gen Med)., DM (Rheumatology)., MRCP (UK)., FRCP(Edin)., SCE (RCP UK) European Certificate of Rheumatology

I Speak

English, Hindi, Tamil

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Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet Timing

Monday
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Friday
9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 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.