If you notice persistent joint pain, morning stiffness lasting more than 30 minutes, or swelling in small joints like your fingers and wrists, these could be early warning signs of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). Early diagnosis and treatment — ideally within the first 6 months — dramatically improve outcomes. At Odisha Arthritis & Rheumatology Centre (OARC)…
If you are a woman experiencing unexplained fatigue, joint pain, or a mysterious rash, lupus may be the answer you have been searching for. Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus or SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects women nine times more often than men — and early recognition of its warning signs can prevent serious organ…
Daily painkillers for joint pain can harm your stomach, kidneys and heart, and can hide arthritis. Learn the risks, safer options and when to see a doctor.
What biologic medicines are, who needs them, which tests (TB, hepatitis, HIV) come first, and how to stay safe on treatment. A guide from OARC.
Methotrexate is taken once a week, not daily. Learn how it works for arthritis, which blood tests are needed, common side effects and when to call your doctor.
RF, anti-CCP, ESR, CRP, HLA-B27 and uric acid: what each arthritis blood test shows, what a normal result means, and why no single test diagnoses arthritis.
A positive ANA test does not always mean lupus. Learn what titre and pattern mean, which follow-up tests are done, and when to see a rheumatologist.
Swollen joints, long morning stiffness, rash or dry eyes with joint pain? These 10 signs mean it is time to see a rheumatologist. A guide from OARC.
Chronic joint pain doesn’t always need a pain-management approach. Here’s how pain management doctors and rheumatologists differ, and how to tell which one you need.
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