Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
Apollomedics Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology is a first-of-its-kind facility, devoted to the identification and management of rheumatological and autoimmune diseases, which commonly include arthritis and connective tissue disorders. Apollomedics Department of Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology is committed to teaching the public so they can recognise the early signs and symptoms of rheumatological diseases, as a lack of knowledge about these conditions discourages individuals from seeking medical attention. All connective tissue disorders including myositis and vasculitis or autoimmune disorders are treated and managed here.
Immunology comprises a wide spectrum of diseases interrelated by the molecular, cellular and genetic regulatory mechanisms that dictate the immune responses associated with them.
Who is a Rheumatologist?
- A person who specializes in musculoskeletal medicine, arthritis and multiple autoimmune diseases
- Rheumatology diagnosis is mostly clinical
- Qualification- After MBBS, MD and then super-specialize (D.M. and/ D.N.B and/ Fellowship) in rheumatology
What We Treat?
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis (knee, hands, generalized)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Spondyloarthritis (Ankylosing Spondylitis, Psoriatic Arthritis, Reactive arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease-related)
- Crystal arthritis (Gout, Pseudo gout)
- Over many more hundred types of arthritis
- Connective tissue disorders
- Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)/ Lupus
- Sjogren’s syndrome
- Anti-phospholipid antibody syndrome (APLA)
- Myositis- Polymyositis/ Dermatomyositis/Inclusion body myositis
- Scleroderma/systemic sclerosis/morphea
- Vasculitis
- Takayasu arteritis and Giant cell arteritis
- ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV)-
- Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis (previously Wegener’s granulomatosis,
- Microscopic polyangiitis,
- Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (previously Churg Strauss Syndrome)
- Behcet’s disease
- Polyartertitis nodosa (PAN)/ DADA2 PAN/ Cutaneous PAN
- Infectious vasculitis
- Cutaneous vasculitis- IgA vasculitis and others
- Many other vasculitis
- Pyrexia of unknown origin (PUO)
- Rheumatologic diseases causing prolonged fever & multisystem disorders
- Immune-mediated lung disease
- Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
- Interstitial pneumonia with autoimmune features (IPAF)
- Immunological disease-specific problem
- Allergies (especially difficult to control)
- Autoimmune disease undiagnosed
- Chronic inflammation
- Recurrent infections – Tuberculosis (TB) and other
- Low Back Pain
- Inflammation and non-inflammatory back pain
- Soft Tissue Rheumatism
- Tennis elbow & golfer’s elbow, tendinitis, fasciitis
- Osteoporosis
- Age-related, steroid-induced
- Juvenile arthritis (arthritis in children)
- Fibromyalgia syndrome & chronic fatigue syndrome
- Rare diseases
- Relapsing polychondritis
- IgG4 related diseases
- Sarcoidosis
- Auto-inflammatory diseases
- Adolescent and adult-onset immunodeficiency disorders
Services
Immunologists and Rheumatologists at Apollomedics Hospital Lucknow are well-trained to appropriately evaluate any patient with joint symptoms or suspected rheumatological and immunological disorders. Rheumatologists are well versed in the techniques of intra-articular and local injection therapy, including epidural injections and for autoimmune disorders, immunologist gives immunotherapy to strengthen the immune system of the patient to fight against disorders. Rheumatologists are particularly aware of the current treatment guidelines for managing a patient with arthritis and are fully familiar with the use of disease-modifying drugs, immunosuppressant therapy and also the use of currently available Biologic agents.
Facilities
The Department of Immunology and Rheumatology at Apollomedics Hospitals Lucknow offers a comprehensive range of Clinical Rheumatology and immunology services. A full range of diagnostic facilities, like Radiology, Nuclear medicine sciences, DEXA scanner, Immunotherapy and extensive Laboratory facilities complement this service. Procedures carried out by the faculty include joint and soft tissue injections, minor biopsies, advanced biologic treatments etc.
Why Choose Apollomedics?
Department of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology offers a comprehensive treatment for patients suffering from autoimmune disorders and rheumatological disorders. We have the best rheumatologist in Lucknow having experience of more than 30 years. Highly trained and best rheumatologist in Lucknow providing world-class services to every patient. 24×7 doctors availability of all specialities.
To know about rheumatologists, autoimmune specialists, and lupus, arthritis and gout experts- Request a consultation at Apollomedics Hospitals Lucknow at +91-8429029838.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’S)
Patients with Arthritis may experience the following symptoms: pain and swelling of one or more joints, stiffness in the joints – more in the morning, redness and warmth of the affected joints and these symptoms can be recurrent or persistent.
No, this is a common misconception. Arthritis can affect any age group- even children. However, osteoarthritis which is a disease of the cartilage of the joint (also referred to as ‘wear and tear’ arthritis), affects older people.
Yes, arthritis generally is more common in women than men. Rheumatoid arthritis is 3 times more common in women.
No special diet is required for arthritis patients except Gout where a diet low in animal protein and limiting alcohol intake can be helpful in the overall treatment.
Prof Anupam Wakhlu
