Specialists in autoimmune disease can identify and treat conditions relating to musculoskeletal diseases. They can help if you have pain or weakness that affects the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, and bones.

Dr. Chanu Dasari is a top autoimmune specialist in Summerlin, and is committed to providing the necessary care for patients to return to their everyday lives.

Your specialist can determine the cause of symptoms such as:

• Joint pain

• Swelling on or around joints

• Muscle weakness or tenderness

• Weak bones

• Painful tendons or ligaments

• Ongoing joint stiffness

Specialists are trained to identify and treat all sorts of musculoskeletal and related autoimmune diseases such as:

• Fibromyalgia

• Osteoporosis

• Rheumatoid arthritis

• Psoriatic arthritis

• Ankylosing Spondylitis

• Reactive Arthritis

• Lupus

• Scleroderma

• Myositis

If you notice any symptoms that seem to match those mentioned above, you should seek advice from your doctor. Your doctor will inquire into your medical history, lifestyle, and perform a physical examination to determine the cause of your issue. A specialist might advise further investigations such as blood tests, scans, and X-rays to reach a proper diagnosis.

Once the specialist performs a thorough testing regimen and medical inquiry, they can give a diagnosis so that the proper course of treatment can begin. Your doctor will likely provide options to help reduce the inflammation and pain, as well as recommend ongoing or preventative treatments to prevent further issues.

Treatments for musculoskeletal ailments can include but are not limited to surgery, anti-inflammatory medications, and ongoing physical therapy.

Your specialist may also advise working with your primary care doctor and other skilled professionals to provide the best treatment plan for your condition. Other specialists that they may involve could be:

• Physiotherapists

• Orthopedic surgeons

• Occupational therapists

• Psychologists

• Nurses and/or dieticians

Working with multiple specialists to treat your condition may be the best course of action, depending on the severity. Talk to your primary care doctor to figure out what your first step should be.