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Dr Yogesh Preeth Singh - Rheumatologist

DR YOGESH PREETH SINGH

MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine, DM - Clinical Immunology
Rheumatologist
  • Fees: INR 850
  • Saturday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    (See all timing)

Introduction

Dr. Yogesh Singh is one of the best Rheumatologist in Bangalore and has an experience of 20 years in this field. Dr.Singh was previously appointed as a Consultant Rheumatologist at Columbia Asia Hospitals, Bangalore. Dr.Singh has also spent time as a visiting research fellow under Dr.David Jayne at Lupus and Vasculitis Clinic, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge, UK. Dr.David Jayne is world authority in the field of Lupus and Vasculitis.

Hospital Associations

Manipal Hospital HAL Airport Road

Services/Interest

  • Rheumatologist
  • Clinical Immunologist

Experience

Dr. Yogesh Singh has an experience of 20 years in this field.

Education

MBBS in 1999, MD - Internal Medicine in 2003, DM - Clinical Immunology in 2010

I Speak

English

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Manipal Hospital HAL Airport Road Timing

Monday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 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.