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DR SHAILAJA SABNIS
Rheumatologist
Introduction
Dr. Shailaja Sabnis is one of the best Specialist Rheumatology in West, Mumbai and has an experience of 25 years in this field. Dr. Shailaja Sabnispractices at Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital in Vileparle West, Mumbai.
Hospital Associations
Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital
Services/Interest
- General Physician
- Internal Medicine
Experience
Dr. Shailaja Sabnis has an experience of 25 years in this field.
Professional Memberships
Indian Medical Association (IMA) Association of Medical Consultants Association of Physicians of India Indian Orthodontic Society Cardiological Society of India (CSI)
Education
MBBS, MD - General Medicine
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.