What is the role of a dermatologist in a patient's treatment?
Dermatologists address severe skin diseases and provide the required treatment using complex medical equipment at Aster Ramesh. They monitor patients’ progress, adjust treatment & medication accordingly, provide preventive care for risks, and address skin illness through fillers, making their contribution invaluable to patients’ progress.
What skin conditions do dermatologists attend to?
Major skin conditions are acne, Seborrheic Keratosis, Actinic Keratosis, Xerosis, Pruritus, Cutaneous T-cell Lymphoma, Granuloma Annulare, Pyoderma Gangrenosum, Bullous Pemphigoid, Ichthyosis, Dermatofibroma, and others.
How do Endocrinologists & Diabetologists decide on a treatment plan?
Endocrinologists and diabetologists decide on a treatment plan based on several factors. These involve physical examination, assessing the severity of patients’ conditions, and analysing vital health signals. They prepare a treatment plan once they find symptoms that need critical care.
What is the role of a nephrologist in a patient's treatment journey?
From examining patients’ medical health and diagnosing their condition through blood tests, imaging tests, dialysis, and biopsies to providing surgical treatment like renal replacement and post-treatment care, top nephrologists at Aster MIMS play a vital role in ensuring patients recover and maintain optimal kidney health.
What are the most common types of conditions that dermatologists treat?
Dermatologists in Ongole treat Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Lipomas, Molluscum Contagiosum, Scabies, Alopecia Areata, Perioral Dermatitis, Dyshidrotic Eczema, Periorbital Hyperpigmentation, Folliculitis, Epidermoid Cysts, Pityriasis Rubra Pilaris, and other severe skin, hair, and nail illness.
How should I prepare for my first visit to a dermatologist?
When you visit your dermatologist for the first time, gather and carry all your past medical records. Remember or note down all the symptoms you’ve been having so that the dermatologist can make a sound diagnosis and treatment plan to help you relieve your condition.
What do Endocrinologists & Diabetologists do?
Endocrinologists and diabetologists work collaboratively to treat hormonal imbalances. However, they have distinct areas of focus. Endocrinologists provide medical care for hormonal system problems, and diabetologists offer health solutions for all types of diabetes (type 1, type 2, and gestational disease).
How should I prepare for my first visit to a nephrologist?
Patients are advised to prepare by consuming edible items before treatment/ appointments as nephrologists at Aster MIMS prescribed. Further, wear comfortable clothes, reach the hospital before the appointment time, carry all required documents and a list of queries you may have, etc.
Will a dermatologist help manage side effects during treatment?
Yes, experts at Aster Ramesh Hospital provide complete care post-treatment. It includes examining side effects, adjusting medications according to symptoms or allergies, and monitoring progress. The procedure also includes consulting oncologists or rheumatologists to address severe side effects or reactions.
What question you should ask a dermatologist?
You must consider asking relevant questions, including suitable treatment options available, the recovery process, symptoms to consider, changes to make in lifestyle, medications to adjust, and other related ones.
