Author: OARC Editorial Team

Lupus is often missed because its early signs mimic other conditions. Here are the warning signs worth a rheumatology evaluation.

Joint pain doesn’t always mean an orthopedic problem. Learn the signs that point to an autoimmune cause and when to see a rheumatologist instead.

Even Odisha’s mild winters can worsen arthritis stiffness and pain. Here’s why cold weather affects joints, and practical steps that help.

If you have psoriasis and joint pain, they may be linked. Learn the early signs of psoriatic arthritis and why catching it early protects your joints.

Normal uric acid levels in Indian adults, age-by-age reference ranges, causes of hyperuricemia, and when to see a rheumatologist in Bhubaneswar.

Gout and Rheumatoid Arthritis often get confused because they both present with sudden, red, hot, and swollen joints. Misdiagnosing one as the other can lead to incorrect treatment. Here is the clinical breakdown. Gout: The Crystal Arthropathy What happens: Uric acid crystals deposit inside the joint space. The body cannot clear enough uric acid from…

Many parents in Bhubaneswar dismiss a child’s morning stiffness or limping as “just growing pains” or a result of rough play. However, if these symptoms last more than a few weeks, they could indicate Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA)—an autoimmune condition affecting 1 in 1,000 children. 5 Clinical Signs of JIA to Watch For Unlike muscle…

Does your knee or shoulder start aching the moment the Odisha monsoon sets in? You aren’t imagining it—and it is not a myth. Why Does Odisha’s Rainy Season Trigger Arthritis Flare-ups? Before and during the rains, the atmospheric pressure drops. When pressure from outside the body decreases, the tissues around your joints expand slightly, pressing…