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Gynaecologists are medical practitioners who are specialized in diagnosing and treating issues of the female reproductive system and breasts.

Gynaecologists can treat and diagnose problems related to female reproductive system health, whereas an obstetrician is a gynaecologist who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth.

There are common procedures performed by gynaecologists/Obstetrician: -selective Salpingography to identify fallopian tube disease or obstruction -fluid-Contrast Ultrasound to evaluate lining and cavity of the uterus -cutting of scar tissues -surgical repair of the vaginal wall to repair hernias -colposcopy to view the opening of the uterus -ablation to remove a layer of tissues lining the uterus.

An obstetrician/gynaecologist with extra training and who is certified in reproductive endocrinology can treat infertility in women.

Females should visit a gynaecologist/obstetrician once in a year for pelvic examination to check for any sign of illness or abnormalities.

Your physician will be able to conduct tests such as x-rays or bone scars to determine for certain if you have a sprain or a fracture. Keep in mind that a sprain is an injury to the ligaments (tissues that connect your bones), whereas a fracture is an injury to your bone. Sprains heal with time and rest, nut a fracture will require some types of treatment (splint, cast, crutches, wheelchair and/ or surgery)

Arthritis symptoms may vary depending on which type you have. However, the most common arthritis symptoms include pain, stiffness, swelling, redness, and decreased range of motion. Your doctor can perform laboratory tests to determine if you do in fact have arthritis. Learn more about our arthritis services.

Generally, no. This depends on which type of diagnostic procedure you are undergoing, but most orthopaedic injuries or conditions require the use of images and radiology tests like x_rays, bone scans, or other exams, which are painless. When diagnosing arthritis, a doctor may perform minimally invasive laboratory tests that require a sample of joint fluid, however, this should not be a severely painful procedure. They may also use computerized tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or ultrasound, which are not invasive or painful.

The most common form of arthritis in the United States is osteoarthritis. Other common types of arthritis include rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is included in arthritis for public health purposes.

Different types of arthritis have different symptoms. Pain and stiffness in and around one or more joints are common symptoms for most types of arthritis. Depending on the type of arthritis, symptoms can develop suddenly or gradually over time. Symptoms may come and go, or persist over time.

Experts don’t know the causes of many forms of arthritis. However, we do know that gout is caused by too much uric acid in the body. Sometimes specific infections can also cause arthritis.

Scientists are studying the role of factors such as genetics, lifestyle, and the environment in different types of arthritis to learn more possible causes and risk factors.

Certain factors make it more likely that you will develop arthritis. You can control some risk factors, and others you cannot. By changing the risk factors you can control, you can decrease your risk of getting arthritis or making arthritis worse.

Yes, children can get arthritis. The most common type of arthritis found in children is juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA), also known as childhood arthritis or juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Signs and symptoms of childhood arthritis may include:

• Joint pain.
• Fatigue (tiredness).
• Loss of appetite.
• Inflammation of the eye.
• Difficulty with daily living activities such as walking, dressing, and playing.

Childhood arthritis causes permanent damage to the affected joint or joints. Early diagnosis and proper treatment are important to prevent or minimize permanent damage. There is no cure for childhood arthritis, but some children with childhood arthritis achieve permanent remission, which means the disease is no longer active.

Talk to your doctor if you have arthritis symptoms such as pain, stiffness, or swelling in or around one or more of your joints.

Arthritis-friendly physical activity is good for people with arthritis.

Regular physical activity can:

• Help relieve arthritis pain and stiffness.
• Give you more energy.
• Lift your mood and make you feel more positive.

Stay as active as your health allows, and change your activity level depending on your arthritis symptoms. Some physical activity is better than none.