Author: OARC Editorial Team

Everything you need to know before your first appointment at OARC — booking, consultation fee, what to bring, and what to expect.

A practical checklist for choosing a rheumatologist in Bhubaneswar or Odisha — qualifications to check, questions to ask, and red flags to watch for.

A practical guide for patients from Cuttack, Puri, Rourkela, Berhampur and Sambalpur traveling to Bhubaneswar for rheumatology care — what to bring and how to plan your visit.

OARC now has two Bhubaneswar clinics — Saheed Nagar and Sailashree Vihar. Here’s how to decide which one to book based on where you live and which doctor you want to see.

By Dr. Ashit Syungle | Rheumatologist at Odisha Arthritis & Rheumatology Center Gout is one of the most common and painful forms of arthritis, affecting millions of Indians. Characterized by sudden, severe attacks of joint pain, redness, and swelling, gout typically strikes the big toe but can affect any joint. The good news? Many effective…

By Dr. Ashit Syungle | Rheumatologist at Odisha Arthritis & Rheumatology Center Exercise is perhaps the most under-prescribed treatment for arthritis. In India, there is a common misconception that people with arthritis should rest their joints and avoid movement. This is dangerously wrong. Research consistently shows that appropriate exercise reduces pain, improves joint function, strengthens…

By Dr. Ashit Syungle | Rheumatologist at Odisha Arthritis & Rheumatology Center Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease where your immune system mistakenly attacks the joints, causing pain, swelling, stiffness, and long-term joint damage. While medication remains the cornerstone of RA treatment, emerging research shows that what you eat can significantly influence disease activity,…