Joint pain: which doctor to see in Dehradun
Most people with joint pain are seen first by a general physician. Here are doctors near you.
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Get emergency help now if you notice any of these: hot, swollen joint with fever.
Call 112Doctors who treat joint pain
Questions people ask
When should I see a doctor for joint pain?
If joints are swollen, stiff in the mornings for long, or painful for more than a couple of weeks, especially several joints at once.
Which doctor should I see for joint pain?
Start with a general physician. If needed, they may refer you to a rheumatologist or an orthopaedic surgeon.
What should I tell the doctor?
Tell them which joints hurt, how long they have hurt, morning stiffness, swelling, and family history of joint problems.
Can joint pain be an emergency?
It can be. Call 112 or 108, or go to the nearest emergency room, straight away for any of these: hot, swollen joint with fever.
Written by the SwasthiQ team; a doctor’s review is pending. General information, not medical advice. Your doctor will advise you on your own situation.