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Question: Hello Doctor, My sister is affected by Dermatomyositis complaint. She is having severe body pain & unable to lift both of her hands above shoulder. Had steroid medicines but still she is not recovering from this pain. Also started getting the skin rashes in forehead. Can you suggest any ayurvedic medicine / hospital in and around XXXXXXX Tamilnadu to check immtly? Also pls advise, is it curable? Of course, we can have the continuous medicine but need to have a relief from the pain. Pls advise. Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Relevant information provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your query and concern.
Normally the disease course starts with muscular symptoms followed by skin involvement as in your sister's case.
The disease is not curable, but treatments do exist.
Regular MRI ,Ultrasonography ,chest X-ray and blood workup is needed for the first 3 years of disease to screen for malignancy and disease course.
Steroid supplementation with immunomodulatory drugs is promising in treating the disease condition.Pain relief occurs after 4-6 weeks of treatment.
Resistance training and aerobic exercise may also be beneficial for muscle involvement, especially if instituted early.
Sun avoidance and sun protection measures are recommended in case of skin lesions.
A well balanced high protein diet is needed.
You can consult the following doctor for expert management.
Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX SADHANANDHAM.
Consultant Rheumatologist
C1 KTVR APARTMENT KARUPAKKAL LAYOUT,
PN PALAYAM. XXXXXXX
I advise you to go for Allopathic treatment.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Relevant information provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir,
I understand your query and concern.
Normally the disease course starts with muscular symptoms followed by skin involvement as in your sister's case.
The disease is not curable, but treatments do exist.
Regular MRI ,Ultrasonography ,chest X-ray and blood workup is needed for the first 3 years of disease to screen for malignancy and disease course.
Steroid supplementation with immunomodulatory drugs is promising in treating the disease condition.Pain relief occurs after 4-6 weeks of treatment.
Resistance training and aerobic exercise may also be beneficial for muscle involvement, especially if instituted early.
Sun avoidance and sun protection measures are recommended in case of skin lesions.
A well balanced high protein diet is needed.
You can consult the following doctor for expert management.
Dr XXXXXXX XXXXXXX SADHANANDHAM.
Consultant Rheumatologist
C1 KTVR APARTMENT KARUPAKKAL LAYOUT,
PN PALAYAM. XXXXXXX
I advise you to go for Allopathic treatment.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
Dear Doctor, Thank you for the detailed reply & guidance to approach the nearest doctor. It is great help if i get any contact number for Dr XXXXXXX Santhanam.
Thanks again.
Thanks again.
Brief Answer:
Relevant details provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I am extremely sorry for the delayed response.
Phone no- Dr Vijaykumar-0000,0000
Additionally I would like to provide you with the following doctor highly qualified and experienced, details.
Dr.B. XXXXXXX
MD Gen Med.
DM Rheumatology.
Address: 7/1A, SECOND CROSS ROAD, XXXXXXX Estate, Udayampalayam, XXXXXXX Tamil Nadu 641028.
Phone:0422 436 7706 ext. 0000
(+91) 0000
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you
Relevant details provided.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Madam.
I am extremely sorry for the delayed response.
Phone no- Dr Vijaykumar-0000,0000
Additionally I would like to provide you with the following doctor highly qualified and experienced, details.
Dr.B. XXXXXXX
MD Gen Med.
DM Rheumatology.
Address: 7/1A, SECOND CROSS ROAD, XXXXXXX Estate, Udayampalayam, XXXXXXX Tamil Nadu 641028.
Phone:0422 436 7706 ext. 0000
(+91) 0000
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Hello Doctor,
Noted & many thanks for your great help. Will revert back to you with the outcome after consulting the doctor.
Regards,
XXXX
Noted & many thanks for your great help. Will revert back to you with the outcome after consulting the doctor.
Regards,
XXXX
Brief Answer:
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
You are welcome.
I suggest you consult both the doctors.
Thank you.
Take care.
You are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
You are welcome.
I suggest you consult both the doctors.
Thank you.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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