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Dr. Saadia Riaz

Consultant Physician & Rheumatologist

Latest, Non-Surgical Treatment For Bones, Joints And Muscles Diseases

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About Dr. Saadia

Dr. Saadia Riaz is one of the top certified Rheumatologist in Islamabad, having the degrees of MRCP (Rhemutology UK), MRCP (Medicine UK), MBBS (SCM). Currently, she is practising at Islamabad Specialist Clinic (F-8 Markaz). Dr. Saadia Riaz has advanced medical expertise in rheumatology and is providing excellent services.

Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease in which your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake. There are many reasons for its origin but we can control its spread by proper treatment.

Osteoporosis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. The causes may be different but its timely diagnosis and then better treatment can help you live a happy life.

Joint Injections

Joint Injections are very helpful to provide instant relief in joints like knees, hips, shoulders, wrists and more. We provide these injections and necessary therapies for knee arthritis, frozen shoulders, heel pain etc.

Qualification and Certifications

Dr. Saadia Riaz is a UK-certified rheumatologist in Islamabad. After gathering experience abroad, she returned to Pakistan to serve her country and its people. She is an expert Rheumatologist with 10 years of experience.

Services

We take pride in variety of services including osteoarthritis & osteoporosis, rhematoid arthritis, arthritis affecting children, GOUT, fribromyalgia syndrome, systemic lupus erythematosus, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, scleroderma, vitamin-D deficiency, plantar fascitis (heel pain). We are also trained for join injections / prp therapy for knee arthritis. frozen shoulders, heel pain, muscle or ligament injury & new biological therapy for autoimmune arthritis.

Osteoarthiritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. Although osteoarthritis can damage any joint, the disorder most commonly affects joints in your hands, knees, hips and spine.

Symptoms

There typically are no symptoms in the early stages of bone loss. But once your bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you might have signs and symptoms that include:

Prevention

Good nutrition and regular exercise are essential for keeping your bones healthy throughout your life.

Rhematoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body. RA mainly attacks the joints, usually many joints at once. RA commonly affects joints in the hands, wrists, and knees. In a joint with RA, the lining of the joint becomes inflamed, causing damage to joint tissue.

Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis may include:

Areas that may be affected include: Skin, Eyes, Lungs, Heart, Kidneys, Salivary glands, Nerve Tissue, Bone Marrow and Blood Vessels.

Risk Factors

Factors that may increase your risk of rheumatoid arthritis include:

Osteoporosis & Bone Disease

Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It develops slowly over several years and is often only diagnosed when a fall or sudden impact causes a bone to break (fracture).

Symptoms

There typically are no symptoms in the early stages of bone loss. But once your bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you might have signs and symptoms that include:

Prevention

Good nutrition and regular exercise are essential for keeping your bones healthy throughout your life.

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia (fi·bro·my·al·gi·a) is a condition that causes pain all over the body (also referred to as widespread pain), sleep problems, fatigue, and often emotional and mental distress. People with fibromyalgia may be more sensitive to pain than people without fibromyalgia. This is called abnormal pain perception processing. The causes of fibromyalgia are not known, but it can be effectively treated and managed.

Symptoms

The primary symptoms of fibromyalgia include:

Other conditions include:

Risk Factors

Risk factors for fibromyalgia include:

Psoriatic Arthritis

Psoriatic arthritis is a type of arthritis linked with psoriasis, a chronic skin and nail disease. Psoriasis causes red, scaly rashes and thick, pitted fingernails. Psoriatic arthritis is similar to rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in symptoms and joint swelling (inflammation). But it tends to affect fewer joints than RA and does not make the typical RA antibodies.

Symptoms

There typically are no symptoms in the early stages of bone loss. But once your bones have been weakened by osteoporosis, you might have signs and symptoms that include:

Prevention

Several factors can increase your risk of psoriatic arthritis, including:

Ankylosing Spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory disease that, over time, can cause some of the bones in the spine (vertebrae) to fuse. This fusing makes the spine less flexible and can result in a hunched posture. If ribs are affected, it can be difficult to breathe deeply.

Symptoms

Early signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis might include:

Complications

Some complications might include:

Arthritis in Children

The most common type of childhood arthritis is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Childhood arthritis can cause permanent physical damage to joints. This damage can make it hard for the child to do everyday things like walking or dressing and can result in disability.

Symptoms

The most common signs and symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis are:

Complications

Several serious complications can result from juvenile idiopathic arthritis. But keeping a careful watch on your child's condition and seeking appropriate medical attention can greatly reduce the risk of these complications:

LUPUS (SLE)

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), is the most common type of lupus. SLE is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system attacks its own tissues, causing widespread inflammation and tissue damage in the affected organs. It can affect the joints, skin, brain, lungs, kidneys, and blood vessels. There is no cure for lupus, but medical interventions and lifestyle changes can help control it.

Symptoms

People with SLE may experience a variety of symptoms that include: fatigue, skin rashes, fevers, and pain or swelling in the joints:

Risk factors

Some of the factors include:

Sports/GYM Injuries

Injuries can occur as a result of an accident, while doing sports and even at gym. These injuries can have an impact on your bones. Timely medication and cure can stop them from permanent deformation.

Most common injuries

People hurt themselves in all kinds of ways when they work out or participating in a sport. Common workout injuries include:

Prevention

There are simple steps that can help keep you injury-free during your activities:

Lower Back/Neck Pain

Lower Back Pain or Neck Pain is very common. It can result from a strain (injury) to muscles or tendons in the back. Other causes include arthritis, structural problems and disk injuries. Pain often gets better with rest, physical therapy and medication. Reduce your risk of low back pain by keeping at a healthy weight and staying active.

Causes

In most cases, back and neck pain may have many different causes, including any of the following:

Treatment

Sveral remedies include:

GOUT

Gout is a common form of inflammatory arthritis that is very painful. It usually affects one joint at a time (often the big toe joint). There are times when symptoms get worse, known as flares, and times when there are no symptoms, known as remission. Repeated bouts of gout can lead to gouty arthritis, a worsening form of arthritis.

Symptoms

Symptoms in the affected joint(s) may include:

Prevention

Gout can be effectively treated and managed with medical treatment and self-management strategies. Your health care provider may recommend a medical treatment plan including:

Vitamin-D Deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a loss of bone density, which can contribute to osteoporosis and fractures (broken bones). Severe vitamin-D deficiency can also lead to other diseases. In children, it can cause rickets. Rickets is a rare disease that causes the bones to become soft and bend.

Signs and Symptoms

Vitamin D deficiency can be difficult to notice because symptoms may not occur for several months or years. Keeping that in mind, it’s still helpful to know what signs and symptoms to look for.

Cure

Vitamin D deficiency can be cured by multiple ways that totally depends upon the condition and physician's recommendation. Some of the ways include:

Plantar Fascitis (Heel Pain)

Plantar Fascitis is one of the most common causes of heel pain. It involves inflammation of a thick band of tissue that runs across the bottom of each foot and connects the heel bone to the toes (plantar fascia). Plantar fasciitis commonly causes stabbing pain that usually occurs with your first steps in the morning. As you get up and move, the pain normally decreases, but it might return after long periods of standing or when you stand up after sitting.

Symptoms

Plantar fasciitis typically causes a stabbing pain in the bottom of your foot near the heel. The pain is usually the worst with the first few steps after awakening, although it can also be triggered by long periods of standing or when you get up from sitting.

Causes

The plantar fascia is a band of tissue (fascia) that connects your heel bone to the base of your toes. It supports the arch of the foot and absorbs shock when walking. Tension and stress on the fascia can cause small tears. Repeated stretching and tearing of the facia can irritate or inflame it, although the cause remains unclear in many cases of plantar fasciitis.

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Islamabad Specialists Clinic, Kiran Plaza, F-8 Markaz Islamabad, Pakistan.

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