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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more

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Human leukocyte antigen b27 (hla-b27) is a protein located on the surface of your white blood cells. An hla-b27 test is a blood test that identifies hla-b27 proteins.
Human leukocyte antigens (hlas) are proteins commonly found on white blood cells. These antigens help your immune system identify the differences between healthy body tissue and foreign substances that may cause infection.
Although most hlas protect your body from harm, hla-b27 is a specific type of protein that contributes...more
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Ice therapy would definitely help to reduce the inflammation. We also advise you to use knee cap which would help to prevent the knee from damaging further and also to maintain the quadriceps muscle tone. Stiffness have developed due to weakness of the ligaments &inflammed cartilage. Specific knee exercises will also help ie. Keeping ball underneath the knee and keep pressing it. That's the simple exercise which will help you to strengthen the knee.
• ultrasound- which heals the damaged tiss...more
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Symptoms of osteoarthritis may include joint pain and progressive stiffness that develops gradually. Symptoms of may include painful swelling, inflammation, and stiffness in the fingers, arms, legs, and wrists occurring in the same joints on both sides of the body, especially upon waking up in the morning.
•rest. Avoid activities that aggravate your elbow pain.
•pain relievers. Try over-the-counter pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (advil, motrin ib) or naproxen (aleve).
•ice. Apply ...more
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Symptoms of arthritis symptoms of osteoarthritis may include joint pain and progressive stiffness that develops gradually. Symptoms of may include painful swelling, inflammation, and stiffness in the fingers, arms, legs, and wrists occurring in the same joints on both sides of the body, especially upon waking up in the morning.
You can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, if pain st...more
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory condition in which there are certain periods with symptoms and certain period with remissions. During remission the symptoms may be off or less. Disease modifying drugs are prescribed in allopathy to keep symptoms under control and needs continuous monitoring at-least once in three months to six months depending on the individual. For finger pain and swelling it is in general advised to use cold compression (ice packs). For pain and stiffness the morning i...more
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1. Dr. Subir saha

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Bpth/bpt, dms

36 years experience 400 at clinic 300 online

Dr. Subir saha is an orthopaedic physiotherapist, homoeopath, and has dedicated his life to assisting those who are suffering from illnesses to find relief from the suffering that comes with it. He has a dms from maharana pratap college & hospital and a bachelor of physiotherapy from the ...more
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The "normal" range (or negative test result) for rheumatoid factor is less than 14 iu/ml. Any result with values 14 iu/ml or above is considered abnormally high, elevated, or positive.
Treatmentthere is no cure for rheumatoid arthritis. But clinical studies indicate that remission of symptoms is more likely when treatment begins early with medications known as disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (dmards).
Medicationsthe types of medications recommended by your doctor will depend on the...more
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Consult a physiotherapist tp check with your range of motion of elbow. So that you can check with the elbow angle for better clarification, to confirm we can go for an xray and then decide whether you are eligible for army or not. Yes it can be treated by exercise to certain extent. It will strengthen the weak muscles there by it will have good impact. Oh ok it looks like your immunity levels are going down please take more vitamin c to boost your energy and metabolism so that your immunity leve...more
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•drinking plenty of water. Over-the-counter nsaids (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), such as ibuprofen (advil, motrin).
•home remedies may be very beneficial for the management of chronic gout, as well. The dietary modifications detailed above can be very effective in certain patients. Drinking plenty of water to remain well-hydrated can be beneficial in preventing gout attacks.
•limit or avoid alcohol. Talk with your doctor about whether any amount or type of alcohol is safe for y...more
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Orthopedic Doctor•Bangalore




1. Dr. Niveditha s murthy

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Bachelor of ayurveda, medicine and surgery (bams), mscp ayurvedic doctors banaswadi, bangalore

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Dr. Niveditha s murthy is a renowned ayurvedic physician with over 13 years of expertise in bangalore. She has extensive experience treating orthopaedic conditions, stomach pain, and joint p...more
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