Suresh Rao Suresh Rao Asked 5 months ago

What kind of doctor deals with arthritis?

My knees have been hurting quite a bit lately, and my family thinks it might be arthritis. I'm not sure who to consult for this. What kind of doctor deals with arthritis?

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Sarla Devi Sharma Sarla Devi Sharma Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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For arthritis, usually a 'rheumatologist' is the one. My mother-in-law used to have issues, she went to one. Also, some people find relief with some Ayurvedic remedies, but always consult doc before trying anything new, beta.

Priya Singh Priya Singh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Oh, for arthritis? I think it's a rheumatologist. My friend's grandmother has it, and that's who she goes to. They deal with joint and muscle problems, I think.

Rohit Kumar Rohit Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Honestly, I tried so many things for my joint pain, thinking it was just old age. Turns out, it was early arthritis. A rheumatologist is your best bet, they specialize in these things. Don't waste time like I did with random remedies.

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Meenakshi Krishnan Meenakshi Krishnan Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Namaste! My auntie had arthritis, and she always said to see a 'rheumatologist'. Even though our elders give good advice sometimes, it's always good to trust the doctor's word, no? They know best for these specific conditions.

Anil Rao Anil Rao Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

I can only tell you about my experience. My dad had joint pain for years, and our family doctor referred him to a specialist who dealt with bones and joints. They called him a rheumatologist. He got much better after that.

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Aryan Gupta Aryan Gupta Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Umm, for arthritis? I think it's a rheumatologist, right? Like, the bone and joint doctors. My friend's dadi goes to one. Pretty common actually.

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