Dr Shubha Bhalla Internist and Rheumatologist

Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) : A rare autoimmune disease that causes hardening and tightening of the skin and connective tissues throughout the body. It can also affect internal organs.

Arthritis and Pain Management : Arthritis is a general term for inflammation of the joints. It can cause pain, stiffness, and swelling. There are many different types of arthritis, each with its own cause. Pain management is an important part of treating arthritis.

Ankylosing Spondylitis Treatment : An autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects the spine and joints. It can cause pain, stiffness, and difficulty moving. There is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis, but treatment can help manage the symptoms.

Rheumatoid Arthritis Treatment : An autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints. It can affect any joint in the body, but it most commonly affects the hands, feet, wrists, knees, and ankles. There is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis, but treatment can help manage the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease.

Myositis : A group of muscle diseases that cause inflammation, weakness, and pain in the muscles. There are several different types of myositis, each with its own cause. Treatment for myositis varies depending on the type of myositis.

Inflammatory Arthritis Treatment : There are many different types of inflammatory arthritis, each with its own cause. Treatment for inflammatory arthritis typically includes medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes.

Arthritis Treatment : As there are many types of arthritis, treatment varies depending on the specific type. Treatment options include medication, physical therapy, occupational therapy, surgery, and lifestyle changes.

Psoriatic Arthritis Treatment : An autoimmune inflammatory disease that affects the joints and skin. People with psoriasis are more likely to develop psoriatic arthritis. Treatment for psoriatic arthritis typically includes medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes.

Reactive Arthritis Treatment : An inflammatory arthritis that can develop after an infection, such as a sexually transmitted infection or a gastrointestinal infection. Treatment for reactive arthritis typically includes medication, physical therapy, and rest.

Gout Treatment : A type of inflammatory arthritis that causes sudden and severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness, and tenderness in one or more joints, most often the big toe. Gout attacks are caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals in the joints. Treatment for gout includes medication to reduce uric acid levels and medication to relieve pain and inflammation during an attack.

Osteoarthritis Treatment : The most common form of arthritis. It is a degenerative disease that causes the cartilage in the joints to wear down over time. Symptoms of osteoarthritis include pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints. Treatment for osteoarthritis typically includes medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes, such as weight loss and exercise.

Connective Tissue Disease Treatment : Connective tissue diseases are a group of autoimmune diseases that affect the connective tissues in the body. Connective tissues provide support and structure to the body. There are many different types of connective tissue diseases, each with its own cause and symptoms. Treatment for connective tissue diseases varies depending on the specific type of disease.

Scleroderma Treatment : There is no cure for scleroderma, but treatment can help manage the symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Treatment options include medication, physical therapy, and occupational therapy.

Sarcoidosis Treatment : A rare inflammatory disease that can affect any organ in the body, but it most commonly affects the lungs. Symptoms of sarcoidosis vary depending on which organs are affected. There is no cure for sarcoidosis, but treatment can help manage the symptoms.

Vasculitis Treatment : A group of diseases that cause inflammation of the blood vessels. Vasculitis can affect any blood vessel in the body. Symptoms of vasculitis vary depending on which blood vessels are affected. Treatment for vasculitis typically includes medication to reduce inflammation.

Fibromyalgia Treatment : A chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and difficulty thinking. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but treatment can help manage the symptoms. Treatment options include medication, physical therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy.