Never did the 30 yr old Mrs Geeta Menghani, a housewife who belonged from a successful business household from Ahmedabad, Gujrat imagine that her happy existence would come crashing down the day she contracted a mysterious illness that struck her like a bolt out of the blue. Her symptoms started to show in the form of... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments

Cigarette smoking is a risk factor for so many serious illnesses like lung cancer and heart diseases. These are well known to the general public. According to research presented this week at the American College of Rheumatology Annual Scientific Meeting in Philadelphia, Pa; cigarette smoking also leads to rheumatic diseases and renders treatment less effective.... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments

Dear all, I am 23 year old female working with an MNC. I want to share my experience with my disease and how I reached this far in combating it with the help of Dr (Col.) O. P. Garg. I have been suffering of TB since February 2009 (I vaguely remember the time). Every evening I had mild fever,... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments

Here is a post to clarify the meaning of various terms used in Rheumatology. I keep getting asked, these question in my daily practice so here it is once again. What is arthritis? When there is an inflammation of inner structures of joints especially of the synovial membrane which lines the joint cavity, it is called arthritis... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments

Writer's cramp is a cramp or spasm affecting muscles of the hand or fingers. The affected muscles will depend on the task (writing) and the posture of an individual during this repeated task. The symptoms will appear only during this particular movement like writing or playing the piano. Sadly, it is also known to spread... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint treatments

SIMILARITIES 1. Both RA and SLE are caused by dysregulation of the body’s immune system known as autoimmunity. 2. Both can be managed effectively if recognised early and professional care is obtained by a Rheumatologist. 3. More women than men suffer with SLE and RA. DIFFERENCES RA and SLE are very different from each other. Let’s deal with then... continue reading at Dr. OP Garg, Senior Consultant Rheumatologist in New Delhi, India talks about Arthritis and other joint conditions