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Doctors for Joint pain / Arthritis in Kolkata
Medically reviewed by Dr. Apurva, Medisage medical team
Arthritis means inflammation of the joints. Osteoarthritis (wear and tear) is most common in older adults, while rheumatoid arthritis and gout are inflammatory types that need specific treatment. Early diagnosis helps protect the joints and keep you active.
Orthopedics doctors in Kolkata
Common symptoms
- Joint pain
- Stiffness, especially in the morning
- Swelling
- Reduced movement
- Warmth or redness over a joint
- Pain in several small joints of the hands or feet
See a doctor urgently if
- A suddenly hot, red, very painful joint with fever
- A joint that cannot be moved
- Joint pain after an injury with deformity
Frequently Asked Questions
Which doctor should I see for joint pain?
An orthopedic surgeon treats most joint problems. A rheumatologist is the specialist for inflammatory arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis and gout.
Which tests are done for arthritis?
Your doctor may advise X-rays and blood tests such as uric acid, rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP, ESR and CRP, depending on the type suspected.
Is arthritis curable?
Most types cannot be fully cured, but treatment controls pain and inflammation, slows damage and keeps joints working.
