The Department of Rheumatology at Ruby General Hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and staffed by an experienced team of competent rheumatologists. The department specializes in diagnosing and managing a wide range of rheumatic conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, gout, ankylosing spondylitis, and other autoimmune disorders. The team provides comprehensive care, utilizing advanced diagnostic techniques and treatment protocols to ensure optimal management of musculoskeletal and joint-related diseases, promoting patient mobility and quality of life.

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When To Visit A Rheumatologist

The following are some of the conditions for which one should see a Rheumatologist


  • Joint pain or joint swelling
  • Chronic low back pain with stiffness on waking up in the morning
  • Rash
  • Oral ulcers
  • Unexplained prolonged fever
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Fatigue
  • Excessive sensitivity to sunlight (photosensitivity)
  • Breathlessness / Dry cough (especially if one has been diagnosed with Interstitial Lung Disease)
  • Unexplained blackening / gangrene of fingers or toes
  • Color change in the fingers on exposure to cold (fingers becoming pale or bluish black)
  • Unexplained redness in the eyes (especially if recurrent)
  • Unexplained skin ulcers
  • Painful nodules, especially if they are red
  • Lack of pulses in hands or feet
  • Unexplained low hemoglobin / platelet / WBC
  • Dryness of the eyes and mouth

Rheumatology Services Provided At Ruby General Hospital:

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    • Daily Rheumatology OPD/Clinic (Monday to Saturday)
    • Administration of Biologicals including Infliximab, Adalimumab, Golimumab, Secukinumab, Tocilizumab, Rituximab etc
    • Joint injections/aspiration
    • Administration of soft tissue injections
    • Musculoskeletal imaging (X ray, USG, CT scan, MRI)

Diseases Treated By A Rheumatologist In The Opd Clinic And Inpatient Department :

Contrary to popular belief, Rheumatology doesn’t only mean treatment of arthritis. There are a lot of diseases occurring in all possible age groups right from childhood to adulthood to old age, that should be treated under the primary care of a Rheumatologist, of which some of the more common ones are as follows :


  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis/Axial Spondyloarthritis (SpA)
  • Psoriatic arthritis
  • SLE/Lupus
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Gout
  • Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) (Childhood arthritis)
  • Takayasu Arteritis
  • Kawasaki Disease
  • Sjogren’s syndrome
  • Reactive arthritis
  • Enteropathic arthritis
  • Henoch Schonlein Purpura (IgA Vasculitis)
  • ANCA associated Vasculitis
  • Polyarteritis Nodosa (PAN)
  • Myositis / Dermatomyositis / Polymyositis
  • Scleroderma / Systemic sclerosis
  • Adult Onset Still’s Disease
  • Behcet’s disease
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Panniculitis / erythema nodosum
  • Osteoporosis
  • Anti Phospholipid Syndrome
  • Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)
  • Fibromyalgia
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