Dr. Ameya R. Pathak
Consultant Rheumatologist
Nexxtra : Rheumatology Treatments Center in Pune
Rheumatology encompasses a wide range of conditions affecting the joints, muscles, bones, and connective tissues.
Inflammatory Joint Disorders
Conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, reactive arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, gout, and ankylosing spondylitis involve inflammation of the joints, often leading to pain, swelling, and stiffness.
Mechanical Joint Disorders
These include issues like osteoarthritis and back pain, which often result from wear and tear on the joints or mechanical stress on the spine.
Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
These conditions involve the body's immune system mistakenly attacking its own tissues, leading to inflammation and damage. Examples include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Sjögren’s syndrome, systemic sclerosis, and vasculitis.
Paediatric and Adolescent Disorders
These disorders affect children and adolescents and can include juvenile idiopathic arthritis, hereditary musculoskeletal disorders, and autoinflammatory syndromes.
Bone Disorders
Osteoporosis involves weakened bones prone to fractures, while Paget’s disease leads to abnormal bone growth and remodeling.
Fatigue and Pain Syndromes
Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and other symptoms not explained by other conditions. They often involve complex interactions between physical, emotional, and psychological factors.
When To Meet A Rheumatologist?
If you have symptoms like, joint pain, swelling, stiffness, back pain, redness on joints, rashes, ulcers, weight loss, swollen legs and face, fever, and fatigue then book appointment with Dr. Ameya R. Pathak
Our Approach
Management strategies aim to reduce pain, inflammation, and disability, while improving overall quality of life for patients. Early diagnosis and intervention are key to preventing long-term complications and improving outcomes.
FAQs
Osteoarthritis is typically characterized by joint pain and stiffness that worsens over time, often affecting weight-bearing joints. Rheumatoid arthritis, on the other hand, typically involves symmetrical joint inflammation and can cause systemic symptoms like fatigue and fever.
Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs in some people with psoriasis, causing joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Treatment may include medications to reduce inflammation, manage symptoms, and slow joint damage.
Yes, lupus can cause joint pain and inflammation, known as lupus arthritis. This condition typically affects the small joints of the hands, wrists, and knees and may be managed with medications to suppress the immune system.
Appointments with Dr. Ameya Pathak can be scheduled by contacting our clinic directly via phone or through their online appointment booking system, which is available on their website & Whatsapp.
Apart from his primary clinic, Dr. Ameya Pathak may also offer consultations at other healthcare facilities or hospitals. He is also available at Jupiter Hospital, Baner; Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, KEM Hospital, Pune.
Phone Number
+91-9075111591
Address
5th Floor, Labhade Prestige, Karve Road, Pune.
Dr. Ameya Pathak
MBBS, DNB Medicine
DrNB Clinical Immunology & Rheumatology
Consultant Rheumatologist
