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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
SymptomsThere 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:
PreventionGood nutrition and regular exercise are essential for keeping your bones healthy throughout your life.
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.
SymptomsSigns 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 FactorsFactors that may increase your risk of rheumatoid arthritis include:
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).
SymptomsThere 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:
PreventionGood nutrition and regular exercise are essential for keeping your bones healthy throughout your life.
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.
SymptomsThe primary symptoms of fibromyalgia include:
Other conditions include: Risk FactorsRisk factors for fibromyalgia include:
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.
SymptomsThere 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:
PreventionSeveral factors can increase your risk of psoriatic arthritis, including:
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.
SymptomsEarly signs and symptoms of ankylosing spondylitis might include:
ComplicationsSome complications might include:
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.
SymptomsThe most common signs and symptoms of juvenile idiopathic arthritis are:
ComplicationsSeveral 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:
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.
SymptomsPeople with SLE may experience a variety of symptoms that include: fatigue, skin rashes, fevers, and pain or swelling in the joints:
Risk factorsSome of the factors include:
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 injuriesPeople hurt themselves in all kinds of ways when they work out or participating in a sport. Common workout injuries include:
PreventionThere are simple steps that can help keep you injury-free during your activities:
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.
CausesIn most cases, back and neck pain may have many different causes, including any of the following:
TreatmentSveral remedies include:
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.
SymptomsSymptoms in the affected joint(s) may include:
PreventionGout 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 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 SymptomsVitamin 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.
CureVitamin 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 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.
SymptomsPlantar 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.
CausesThe 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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Dr. Saadia is not only highly professional, experienced and knowledgeable in her field but above all it’s her amazing way of handling and treating patients as like her own family which I have never ever seen or heard. I personally flew all the way from Dubai for My mother’s treatment and Post treatment, I was blessed to see visible and significant improvement in just days. I STRONGLY recommend Dr Saadia as she’s the best doctor in Town and I wish her all the best in her outstanding Job that she does.
Dr. Saadia is indeed one of the most professional/best Rheumatologist one can have; solid credential, comprehensive investigative approach and experience. My mother is under her treatment since 2019 and the provided care has significantly improved her rheumatoid arthritis condition, AlhamdulliAllah. More importantly, Dr Saadia is empathetic, compassionate, and ‘understands’ the patients. The simplest way to describe Dr Saadia will be the arthritis “expert”. My highest regards and recommendation.
Dr Saadia is one of best in her field. I live in Umerkot Sindh which is remote area.I took online appointment from her for my father. She was so kind and caring. Throughout during the treatment period she was continuesly in touch with us.
I've no words to explain what it feels at this moment without pain!! Meeting someone like Dr.Sadia and getting appropriate treatment,at right time, is no less than a miracle for me. Specially when I had completely given off with my condition of disc bulging, disc desiccation and degenerative changes. I wasn't able to walk for more than a year and have left no stone unturned for getting consultation from all kind of specialists, who were mostly focused on making money instead of listening to the patient's problem. After Allah all praises to her for being so concerned, polite and a huge source of motivation specially for a person like me. Loads of respect and regard for her.
Dr. Saadia is one of the finest doctors in Islamabad, very humble and an amazing human being. As a rheumatologist she doesn't rely on only drugs but guides her patients for improved lifestyle and easy to do exercises for fast recovery. She is very cooperative, helpful and give better advise. As per my experience with the treatment of knee pain, I consulted other senior and popular doctors as well but got better results with Dr. Saadia.
Dr Saadia Is a brilliant rheumatologist. I have yet to come across a doctor in Pakistan who is more kind , considerate or holistic in their approach to patients. I found her very helpful and approachable. I can confidently say that I trust her judgment completely. It’s a shame my mom turned up in her clinic late as I feel if she had seen her sooner she might have been saved from having a knee replacement. I would definitely be referring my relatives in Pakistan to her. We need more doctors like her.
I was diagnosed by Rheumatoid arthritis from last 8 years but unfortunately did not find a best doctor to treat this disease. Before visited Dr Saadia, i consulted 2-3 orthopedics and rheumatologist but they were unable to control or failed to treat my Rheumatoid arthritis. But after visiting Dr Saadia's clinic, it's been more than a year, i am Perfectly fine and my Rheumatoid arthritis is under control. I can walk and can wake up in the morning without having pain in my Joints. I must say she is very humble, intelligent and well experienced Rheumatologist as well as A good Listener. Thank you!
One of the best rehmatolgist in twin cities. I've been taking my mother for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis. She feels much better now with her treatment. We are fully satisfied. Doctor Sadia Riaz is very humble, gives full time to the patient, understands their problem.
Thankyou so much Dr Sadia for looking after my mom!. My mom was visiting Islamabad from USA.She needed to see a Rheumatologist, but was reluctant to see any other doctor but her own back in Arizona.I suggested her to go and see a Friend of mine Sadia from school who is a Rheumatologist.My mom was really happy with diagnosis and treatment. Dr Sadia and her staff took care of all the details and was always available to answer questions and help in any way. She cared about my mom as she was her only patient.I would highly recommend her!
Dr. Saadia Riaz is really an amazing doctor and she is really an expert in her field. Her diagnosis and treatment are very effective. I went to Dr. Saadia for the treatment of my knee pain and frozen shoulder, the way Dr. Saadia treated me is really appreciable. Rather then giving medicines, she emphsizes more on excercise, which i think is a plus point of her. Alhamdulillah now i am feeling much better and i also highly recommended her to others as well. If you have any complaint of joints pain, do visit her once.
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Islamabad Specialists Clinic, Kiran Plaza, F-8 Markaz Islamabad, Pakistan.
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