Dr. Shailendra Singh, MD
Rheumatologist | Rheumatology
2902 E RACE AVE SEARCY AR, 72143About
Dr. Shailendra Singh is a rheumatologist practicing in Batesville, Arkansas . Dr. Singh specializes in the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and systematic autoimmune conditions that can affect the bones, muscles or bones. Eventually, if not treated, these illnesses can also impact the skin, eyes, nervous system and internal organs. Dr. Singh treats diseases similar to orthopedists but does not perform surgery. Often times, research is conducted to find potential alternatives for the patients illness.
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Autoimmune
Have your primary care doctor call and discuss with the rheumatologist and see if they can see you sooner. Most Rheumatologist are willing to get in patients sooner if their physicians call with nice case summary. READ MORE
clueless
Recommend urgent evaluation by a Rheumatologist and Also Nephrologist to look for post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis and arthritis or related diseases READ MORE
Gout
There should be no changes made you uric acid lowering drugs during the flare. Means continue taking the Allopurinol at the current dose. If you continue to have flare discuss with your doctor if a need in the medication is needed or not. READ MORE
Behcets Disease?
Recurrent oral ulcers and arthritis in a person with Behcets disease can be symptom of smoldering disease. There are treatment options for the same. Recommend discuss with your Rheumatologist. READ MORE
Elderly woman?
Some people can have benign tremors called essential tremors. Though need to rule out other secondary causes of tremors before they can be called benign. Please discuss with your primary care and consider evaluation by a neurologist to have the accurate diagnosis. READ MORE
Preventing osteoporosis?
Calcium and Vitamin D intake is preventive for bone loss and helps when you have normal bone density and in osteopenia. However for osteoporosis additional treatment with medicine which help stimulate bone formation or reduce bone resorption is needed along with calcium and vitamin D. READ MORE
Is physical therapy good for hip pain?
Treatment of joint pain depends on the cause of pain. Hip pain definitely needs an proper evaluation to determine the cause of pain. If the pain is from arthritis like osteoarthritis, then exercise to strengthen the muscles around the joint help reduce the pain. “Stronger the muscles less the pain, weaker the muscles, more the pain”. If the pain is from some other cause your doctor will be able to tell you treatment more specific to the cause of pain. So make sure you discuss with your doctor. READ MORE
Fibro nobody knows
Chronic pain syndrome(Fibromyalgia) is a condition, characterized by three different problems: 1: source of the pain can be osteoarthritis or other possible problems, chronic pain leads to decreased activity, which leads to de-conditioning of the muscles to the point that any activity more than usual leads to soreness in muscles. 2: sleep problems 3: depression/anxiety Treatment of the condition includes addressing all three problems together. 1. Structured exercise program 2. Treatment of sleep problems like obstructive sleep apnea 3. Treatment of depression and anxiety READ MORE
Treatment
Will require a review of all your records and in-clinic evaluation to determine what’s going on. Can’t make medical recommendations here. Would be happy to see you in the clinic if desired. READ MORE
Can RA cause problems with swallowing?
Painful swallowing also called odynophagia can be caused by several condition including but not limited to infection, ulcers, esophagitis, Barrett esophagus, recommend proper evaluation by gastrointestinal doctor to find the cause. READ MORE
Neurological issue?
Recommend neurology evaluation. READ MORE
How can I treat arthritis in my ankle?
Depends on what kind of arthritis it is. Inflammatory arthritis non inflammatory arthritis, gout, musculoskeletal pain, all can cause pain. Treatment is different for these conditions. READ MORE
How to fix hip bone pain?
Please see a doctor determine the cause of pain. READ MORE
What is the best exercise for knee arthritis?
Quadriceps and hamstring strengthening exercises are the best for knee arthritis. READ MORE
Left thigh growing larger than my right thigh?
It’s difficult to say with information you have provided. Causes could be vast. Need to see a doctor for proper evaluation. READ MORE
What type of brace do you get after knee surgery?
Discuss with your surgeon. Use of braces for more then few days should be avoided. Long term use of brace’s weakens the muscles around the joint and lead to worsening of joint pain in long term. Stronger the muscles lesser the pain, weaker the muscles more the pain. READ MORE
Is walking good for knee arthritis?
Yes, walking and other exercises to strengthen the quadriceps muscles is good for knee pain. READ MORE
How can I strengthen my knee after surgery?
Usually physical therapy will work with you post surgery. They will teach you quadriceps strengthening exercises, just keep on doing them regularly and it will help. READ MORE
Fellowships
- University of Maryland, Baltimore (Geriatrics); University of Virginia (Rheumatology)
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Physicians, American College of Rheumatology, On the Board of Directors for the Arkansas Rheumatology Association, Arkansas Medical Society
Articles and Publications
- Hyperbaric Annals of Long Term Care, Consultant, 2014
Hobbies / Sports
- Traveling, Flying, Chess, Eating Out, Cooking
Favorite professional publications
- The Journal of Rheumatology, Arthritis Care & Research, Journal of the American Medical Association
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