Rheumatologists at Aster Medcity diagnose and treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. They also address patients with joint problems, muscle weakness, tendon issues, and inherited disorders and provide treatment with complete consideration of their diagnosis results and reports.
Patients must see a rheumatologist in Kochi when diagnosed with arthritis or a rheumatic disease. Further, experiencing joint pain or swelling or getting positive test results in antinuclear antibodies, rheumatoid factor, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate requires rheumatology treatment.
Rheumatology diagnoses include lab tests such as blood tests, joint fluid tests, skin biopsy, and muscle biopsy. They also conduct imaging tests that include X-rays, CT scans, ultrasound, and bone density tests. These tests give detailed information about patients’ underlying health conditions.
Aster Medcity Hospital in Kochi is equipped with required diagnostic tools, such as ultrasound machines, X-ray machines, and CT scanners. The tools also consist of joint aspirators and injections needed to treat patients.
Rheumatologists in Kochi provide non-surgical treatment, including medication management, physical and occupational therapy, joint injections, and aspirations, and provide comprehensive treatment care for patients. They consult with surgeons when surgical treatments are required.
