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Every week in my clinic, I hear the same worries voiced in different ways. A young woman asks if her rheumatoid arthritis means she can never have children.…
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Plain-language explanations of complex immune conditions — written for patients, families, and clinicians by Dr. Keerthi Vardhan Yerram, MD DM.
Condition Guide
Behcet’s Disease: The Recurrent Mouth and Genital Ulcers Indian Doctors Often Miss
A young professional visits me after suffering mouth ulcers every month for three years. She has tried mouthwashes, vitamin supplements, and diet changes. Nothing helps. Then, during one…
Signature Series
Sig Ep 9: The Army’s Peacekeepers – How Regulatory T Cells Keep Autoimmunity in Check
“Doctor, if my immune system is so smart, why is it attacking my own joints?” A patient with rheumatoid arthritis asked me this last week, and it is…
ImmunDoc Mind
When the Diagnosis Is for Life: Coping With a Chronic Rheumatic Illness
A young software engineer sits in my clinic, her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis still fresh. She asks the question I hear almost weekly: “Doctor, when will I be completely…
Myth Buster
Myth: You Can Feel Whether Your Autoimmune Disease Is Under Control
“Doctor, I feel completely fine now. Do I really need these tests again?” I hear this in clinic almost every week, and I understand it deeply. When you…
Blog
Ask Dr. Keerthi Vardhan: Your Blood Test Questions Answered – ANA, RF, CRP and ESR Explained
“Doctor, my RF test came back positive. Does that mean I definitely have rheumatoid arthritis?” This is one of the most common questions I hear in clinic, usually…
Myth Buster
Myth: You Should Stop Vaccines Because You Have an Autoimmune Disease
“Doctor, I have lupus, so I should stay away from all vaccines, right?” This is one of the most common questions I hear in clinic, and it points…
ImmunDoc Mind
The Fear of Passing It On: Coping With Guilt About Heredity in Autoimmune Disease
A young mother sat across from me recently, eyes red, asking a question I hear almost every week. “Doctor, my daughter is only six. Will she get lupus…
Drug Guide
Sulfasalazine for Arthritis: A Simple Patient Guide for Indian Patients
“Doctor, my joints are swollen and painful, and you have given me an old tablet, not an injection. Will it even work?” This is one of the most…
ImmunDoc Mind
How to Explain Your Invisible Autoimmune Illness to Family Who Don’t Believe You
A young software engineer sits across from me in clinic, her lupus well controlled on hydroxychloroquine, her blood work stable. But when I ask how she’s managing, tears…
Blog
Why Does My Autoimmune Disease Get Worse in Summer? Heat, Sun and Flare Triggers in India
Every April, as temperatures climb past 40 degrees in many Indian cities, my clinic fills with worried patients. They ask the same question in different ways: why do…
ImmunDoc Mind
When Remission Feels Scary: The Anxiety of Waiting for the Next Flare
A young woman sits across from me, her blood work perfect, her joints quiet, her skin clear. She should be celebrating. Instead, she twists her dupatta and asks,…
Blog
Steroid Side Effects: Diabetes and Bone Loss on Long-Term Prednisolone in India
“Doctor, will these tablets ruin my sugar and my bones?” I hear some version of this question almost every week, usually from someone who has just been told…
ImmunDoc Mind
ImmunDoc Mind: The Loneliness of an Invisible Illness Nobody Around You Can See
A young woman walks into my clinic looking perfectly healthy. Her hair is neatly tied, her clothes are fresh, and she smiles politely. Then she sits down and…
Blog
Fibromyalgia in India: Why Your Widespread Body Pain and Fatigue Are Real
A young software professional in Bengaluru visits three doctors in four months. She describes pain everywhere, exhaustion that sleep does not fix, and a mind that feels wrapped…
Myth Buster
Myth: Autoimmune Disease Means You Have a Weak Immune System
“Doctor, should I be taking immunity boosters? My friend says I have autoimmune disease because my immune system is weak.” I hear this question almost every week in…
Condition Guide
Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Tell Wear-and-Tear from Autoimmune Joint Pain
Osteoarthritis vs Rheumatoid Arthritis: How to Tell Wear-and-Tear from Autoimmune Joint Pain A woman in her early fifties walks into clinic holding her right knee. “Doctor, is this…
Myth Buster
Myth: You Should Avoid All Sun if You Have Lupus – What’s Actually True About Sun Exposure
A young woman sits in my clinic, worried. Her mother won’t let her step outside before sunset. Her friends are planning a morning wedding, and she has been…
Signature Series
Sig Ep 8: The Army’s Supply Lines – How Gut Health Shapes Your Immune System in India
“Doctor, my cousin sent me a video saying my arthritis will vanish if I heal my gut. Is that true?” I hear some version of this almost every…
Blog
Winter and Rheumatoid Arthritis: Why Your Joints Hurt More in the Cold and What Helps
Every year, as the temperature drops across north India or the cool monsoon winds arrive in the south, my clinic fills with a predictable question. Patients walk in,…
Signature Series
What My Clinic Has Taught Me About Living Well With Autoimmune Disease
A young woman sits across from me, newly diagnosed with lupus. Her reports are spread on the desk, her mother clutches a notebook, and the first question she…
Blog
Your First Rheumatology Consultation: How to Prepare and What I Look For
Last week, a young woman sat in my clinic, visibly anxious. She had been waiting three months for this appointment. Her hands trembled slightly as she opened a…
ImmunDoc Mind
The Questions Patients Are Afraid to Ask Their Rheumatologist
Last week, a young woman sat across from me, fingers twisting the edge of her dupatta. She had rheumatoid arthritis, diagnosed six months earlier. Her joints were still…
Signature Series
Sig Ep 7: The Army’s Traffic Control, How Inflammation Starts, Spreads and Stops
“Doctor, my CRP is high. Am I in danger?” I hear this almost every day in my clinic. Someone gets a routine blood test, sees the word inflammation…
ImmunDoc Mind
When You Feel Like a Burden: The Guilt of Living with a Chronic Autoimmune Disease
A young woman with lupus sits in my clinic, eyes downcast. She has just told me her disease is well controlled. Her labs look good. But when I…
Drug Guide
Rituximab for Rheumatoid Arthritis and Lupus: What Indian Patients Should Know Before Starting
“Doctor, my tablets are not working anymore. Is there an injection that can settle this once and for all?” I hear some version of this almost every week…
Condition Guide
Polymyalgia Rheumatica: Why Sudden Shoulder and Hip Stiffness in Older Adults Needs Attention
“Doctor, I went to bed fine, and one morning I simply could not lift my arms to comb my hair.” I hear some version of this almost every…
Signature Series
Sig Ep 6: The Exhausted Army — Why Autoimmune Fatigue Is Real and What Drives It
“Doctor, I slept for ten hours but I still feel like I’ve run a marathon. My family thinks I’m being lazy. Is this all in my head?” I…
Myth Buster
Myth: You Should Stop Your Autoimmune Medication Once You Feel Better
“Doctor, my joints haven’t hurt in six months. Can I stop the tablets now?” I hear this almost every clinic day. Sometimes the patient has already stopped, three…
Condition Guide
Osteoporosis on Steroids: Protecting Your Bones During Long-Term Treatment
“Doctor, the steroids stopped my joint pain, but now I am scared they are eating my bones.” A 52-year-old teacher with rheumatoid arthritis said this to me in…
Blog
Newly Diagnosed With an Autoimmune Disease? What You Are Feeling Is Normal
Last week, a 28-year-old woman sat across from me, lab reports in her trembling hands. “Rheumatoid arthritis,” she repeated slowly. “But I’m so young. I have a toddler.…
Myth Buster
Myth: Cracking Your Knuckles Causes Arthritis, and Other Joint Pain Beliefs Indians Hold
A 32-year-old software engineer sits in my clinic, fingers interlaced, looking guilty. “Doctor, my mother-in-law says I gave myself arthritis by cracking my knuckles since college. Is that…
Drug Guide
Mycophenolate (CellCept): A Patient Guide for Lupus and Kidney Involvement in India
“Doctor, my urine test showed protein, and now you want me to take a medicine that lowers my immunity. Is this really safe?” I hear some version of…
Blog
Monsoon and Autoimmune Flares in India: How to Protect Yourself This Rainy Season
Every year around mid-June, my clinic sees a predictable surge. Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other autoimmune conditions walk in with swollen joints, fatigue that feels heavier…
Condition Guide
Adult Still’s Disease: The Fever, Rash and Joint Pain That Baffles Indian Doctors
A 28 year old software engineer from Hyderabad came to my clinic carrying a plastic folder thick with reports. For six weeks she had run a high fever…
Autoimmunity
ANA Test Positive: What Does It Actually Mean?
Frequently Asked Questions My ANA came back positive at 1:160. Do I have lupus? Not necessarily. ANA at 1:160 is a weak positive that occurs in many healthy…
Autoimmunity
Pregnancy with Autoimmune Disease: Planning, Risks & What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions Old advice was that women with lupus shouldn’t get pregnant. Is that still true? No. This advice, which was common until the 1990s, has been…
Immunity
Vitamin D in India: Why Most of Us Are Deficient and What to Do About It
Frequently Asked Questions If I live in a sunny city like Hyderabad, why am I deficient? Most urban professionals spend the bulk of their day indoors and use…
Allergy
Drug Allergy or Drug Side Effect? How to Tell the Difference
Frequently Asked Questions Can drug allergies develop after years of safe use? Yes. Drug allergy requires prior sensitisation — the immune system must have previously encountered the drug…
Immunity
Vaccines for Immunosuppressed Patients: What Is Safe and What to Avoid
Frequently Asked Questions Do vaccines cause autoimmune disease flares? This concern is common but not well-supported by evidence for inactivated vaccines. Inactivated influenza, pneumococcal, and COVID-19 vaccines do…
Autoimmunity
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Early Signs, Diagnosis & Treatment
Frequently Asked Questions Is rheumatoid arthritis the same as osteoarthritis? No. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease caused by wear and tear, predominantly in older adults, affecting cartilage.…
Autoimmunity
Lupus (SLE): Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment in India
Frequently Asked Questions Can lupus be cured? There is no cure for lupus currently, but most patients achieve remission — a state of low or absent disease activity…
Autoimmunity
Drug Interactions in Rheumatology: 3 Combinations That Send Patients to Emergency
Combination 1: Methotrexate + Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Septran / Co-trimoxazole) Risk level: High. This combination can be life-threatening. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole — sold in India as Septran, Bactrim, Cotrim, and various generics…
Allergy
Cold or Allergy? Three Quick Questions to Tell Them Apart
If two of these three apply to you — lasting more than two weeks, clear watery discharge, and itching — allergic rhinitis is the most likely explanation. What…
Autoimmunity
Methotrexate Is Not a Cancer Drug — And Other Things Patients Need to Know
Frequently Asked Questions Will methotrexate cause cancer? There is no evidence that low-dose weekly methotrexate used for rheumatoid arthritis causes cancer. The high doses used in oncology have…
Immunodeficiency
10 Warning Signs of Primary Immunodeficiency Disease
Presentations in Adults PIDs are not exclusively childhood diseases. Several common PIDs — including Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID), the most frequent symptomatic antibody deficiency — often present in…
Immunity
What Actually Boosts Immunity — And What Doesn’t
Frequently Asked Questions Is it possible to have an immune system that is too strong? Yes. Autoimmune diseases are exactly this — the immune system is overactive and…
Allergy
Anaphylaxis: A First-Aid Guide for Indian Households
Frequently Asked Questions Is anaphylaxis the same as a severe allergy? Not exactly. Anaphylaxis is a specific, systemic allergic reaction involving multiple organ systems that can be life-threatening.…
Autoimmunity
What Is an Autoimmune Disease? A Rheumatologist Explains
Frequently Asked Questions Can autoimmune diseases be cured? Most autoimmune diseases cannot currently be cured but can be controlled. Many patients achieve remission — a state where the…
Allergy
Drug Allergy vs Side Effect: 5 Myths Indians Believe (Doctor Explains the Difference)
Learn the real difference between drug allergy and side effects. NIMS rheumatologist busts 5 common myths Indians believe about medication reactions.
Immunity
B Cells and T Cells: 5 Myths Autoimmune Patients in India Must Stop Believing in 2026
Learn what B cells and T cells actually do for autoimmune patients. NIMS rheumatologist busts 5 common myths about immune cells in India.
Immunity
Innate Immunity vs Adaptive Immunity: A Simple Patient Guide to Understanding Your Immune System in India
Understand innate immunity vs adaptive immunity difference with this NIMS-backed patient tool. Simple checklist for Indian patients on immunosuppressants.
Immunodeficiency
Complement Deficiency and Recurrent Infections in India: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Guide 2026
Learn about complement deficiency causing recurrent infections in India. NIMS expert explains symptoms, diagnosis & treatment options for Indian patients.
Immunodeficiency
DiGeorge Syndrome in India: Complete Guide to Symptoms, Treatment & Care (2026)
Expert DiGeorge syndrome India guide covering symptoms, treatment costs & care. Evidence-based advice from Dr. Keerthivardhan, DM Rheumatology, NIMS Hyderabad.
Autoimmune Diseases
Can Ayurveda Cure Autoimmune Disease? Myths vs Facts Every Indian Patient Must Know (2026)
Can Ayurveda cure autoimmune disease? NIMS rheumatologist separates myths from facts about Ayurvedic treatments for RA, Lupus & AS in India.
Autoimmune Diseases
JAK Inhibitors Tofacitinib and Baricitinib: A Complete Patient Guide for India (2026)
Learn about JAK inhibitors tofacitinib and baricitinib for autoimmune diseases. Expert guide by Dr. Keerthivardhan, NIMS Hospital. Costs, safety, and tips for I
Autoimmune Diseases
Scleroderma Symptoms and Skin Hardening: A Complete Patient Guide for India (2026)
Learn about scleroderma symptoms and skin hardening in India. Expert guide by Dr. Keerthivardhan, NIMS Hospital. Diagnosis, treatment costs, and care tips.
Autoimmune Diseases
Anti-CCP Positive: What Does It Mean for You? A Patient’s Guide (2026)
Anti-CCP positive meaning explained by NIMS rheumatologist. Learn what this blood test means for joint pain, RA diagnosis & next steps in India.
Allergy
Allergic Asthma in India: Complete Guide — Symptoms, Triggers & Treatment (2026)
Allergic asthma is the most common form of asthma in India. Learn about triggers, inhalers, biologics, asthma action plans, and managing asthma in India's environment from a specialist immunologist.
Allergy
Allergic Rhinitis in India: Complete Guide — Symptoms, Triggers & Treatment (2026)
Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) affects millions of Indians. Learn about dust mite allergy, nasal sprays, antihistamines, immunotherapy, and managing allergic rhinitis in India's environment from an immunologist.
Autoimmune Diseases
Gout & Crystal Arthritis in India: Complete Guide — Uric Acid, Symptoms & Treatment (2026)
Gout is India's most common crystal arthritis caused by high uric acid. Learn about acute gout attacks, tophi, allopurinol treatment, diet changes and managing gout in India from a rheumatologist.
Autoimmune Diseases
Vasculitis in India: Complete Guide — Types, Symptoms & Treatment (2026)
Vasculitis is inflammation of blood vessels causing damage to organs. Learn about Takayasu arteritis, ANCA vasculitis, Kawasaki disease, and other types common in India from a clinical immunologist.
Autoimmune Diseases
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) in India: Complete Guide — Symptoms & Treatment (2026)
Systemic Sclerosis (Scleroderma) is a rare autoimmune disease causing skin hardening and internal organ fibrosis. Learn about Raynaud's phenomenon, ILD, treatment and living with scleroderma in India.
Autoimmune Diseases
Psoriatic Arthritis in India: Complete Guide — Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment (2026)
Psoriatic Arthritis is an inflammatory arthritis linked to psoriasis. Learn about nail changes, asymmetrical joint pain, dactylitis, treatment with DMARDs and biologics in India from a specialist rheumatologist.
Autoimmune Diseases
Lupus (SLE): A Complete India Guide — Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment (2026)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE/Lupus) is a complex autoimmune disease affecting women in India. Learn about the butterfly rash, diagnosis, treatment with hydroxychloroquine and steroids, and living with lupus from a rheumatologist.
Autoimmune Diseases
Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Complete India Guide — Symptoms, Treatment & Living with RA (2026)
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is India's most common autoimmune joint disease. Learn about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options including biologics and biosimilars, diet, and living well with RA from a leading rheumatologist.
Immunodeficiency
X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia (XLA): Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Guide for Indian Families 2026
Complete guide on X-linked agammaglobulinemia XLA symptoms, diagnosis & treatment in India. Expert insights from NIMS Hospital rheumatology team.
Autoimmune Diseases
Lupus and Pregnancy in India: Your Complete 2026 Guide with Expert Answers
Expert lupus and pregnancy India guide from NIMS Hospital. FAQs on safe conception, medications, delivery & baby care for Indian lupus patients.
Autoimmune Diseases
Rheumatology Appointment Checklist: What to Tell Your Doctor (2026 India Guide)
Use this rheumatology appointment checklist to know what to tell your doctor. Expert guide from NIMS Hyderabad for Indian autoimmune patients.
Autoimmune Diseases
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in Indian Children: A Parent’s Complete Guide 2026
Complete guide to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) in Indian children. Expert insights from NIMS Hospital on symptoms, treatment costs & care tips.
Immunodeficiency
X-Linked Agammaglobulinemia (XLA): Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Guide for Indian Families (2026)
Learn about X-linked agammaglobulinemia (XLA) symptoms, diagnosis & treatment in India. Expert guide by Dr. Keerthivardhan, DM Rheumatology, NIMS Hyderabad.
Allergy
Allergy in India: Complete Guide to Types, Symptoms, Tests & Treatment (2026)
Complete guide to allergies in India — types, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment. Expert advice from NIMS Hospital rheumatologist. Learn to manage allergies safely
Immunodeficiency
Selective IgA Deficiency: Symptoms, Treatment & Care Guide for Indian Patients (2026)
Learn about selective IgA deficiency symptoms and treatment options in India. Expert guide by Dr. Keerthivardhan, DM Rheumatology, NIMS Hyderabad.
Immunity
How Your Immune System Works: A Complete India Guide for Patients (2026)
Learn how your immune system works in this NIMS-approved India guide. Understand immunity, autoimmune conditions, and immune health tips from Dr. Keerthivardhan
Autoimmune Diseases
Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) Patient Guide: Safe Use for Lupus & RA in India 2026
Complete hydroxychloroquine Plaquenil patients guide by NIMS rheumatologist. Dosing, eye care, costs in India & safety tips for lupus and RA treatment.
Immunodeficiency
Immunodeficiency Diseases India Guide 2026: Understanding Weak Immunity, Causes & Treatment
Complete immunodeficiency diseases India guide by NIMS expert Dr. Keerthivardhan. Learn about weak immunity causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options.
Allergy
Chronic Urticaria (Hives) Treatment in India: Complete Patient Guide 2026
Expert guide on chronic urticaria hives treatment in India. Dr. Keerthivardhan, NIMS rheumatologist, explains causes, costs, and latest therapies.
Autoimmune Diseases
Dermatomyositis and Polymyositis: Understanding Muscle Weakness Symptoms and Treatment in India (2026)
Learn about dermatomyositis & polymyositis symptoms like muscle weakness. Expert guide by Dr. Keerthivardhan, NIMS Hyderabad. Diagnosis & treatment in India.
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases in India: Complete Guide for Patients and Families (2026)
Complete guide to autoimmune diseases in India. Expert insights from NIMS Hyderabad on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment costs & when to see a rheumatologist.
Immunity
Live Vaccines Contraindicated in Immunosuppressed Patients: Your Safe Vaccination Checklist for 2026
Know which live vaccines are contraindicated for immunosuppressed patients. NIMS rheumatologist-approved checklist to discuss safe vaccination with your doctor.
Immunity
Vitamin D and Immunity in India: 5 Myths Busted by a Rheumatologist (2026)
NIMS rheumatologist busts 5 common myths about vitamin D, immunity & autoimmune disease in India. Evidence-based facts on deficiency, supplements & sun exposure
Immunity
Autoimmune Disease vs Immunodeficiency: Understanding the Difference in India (2026 Guide)
Learn the key difference between autoimmune disease and immunodeficiency. Expert FAQ guide by NIMS rheumatologist for Indian patients and caregivers.
Immunodeficiency
Biologics and Infection Risk: Your Complete Guide to TB Screening and Safe Treatment in India (2026)
Expert guide on biologics infections risk & TB screening in India. NIMS rheumatologist answers FAQs on safe immunosuppressant use for Indian patients.
Immunodeficiency
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID) in India: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Guide 2026
Learn about CVID symptoms, diagnosis & treatment in India. Expert guide by Dr. Keerthivardhan, DM Rheumatology, NIMS Hyderabad. Know costs & where to get help.
Autoimmune Diseases
Sjögren’s Syndrome: Understanding Dry Eyes, Dry Mouth & Other Symptoms in India
Sjögren's syndrome causes dry eyes & mouth. Learn symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from NIMS rheumatologist. India-specific care guide for patients.
Autoimmune Diseases
Prednisone and Steroid Side Effects: A Complete Tapering Guide for Autoimmune Patients (2026)
Learn about steroid prednisone side effects and safe tapering. Expert guide by NIMS rheumatologist for RA, lupus, and autoimmune patients in India.
Autoimmune Diseases
Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Understanding Blood Clots, Miscarriage & How to Protect Yourself
Learn about antiphospholipid syndrome, its link to blood clots & miscarriage. Expert guide by Dr. Keerthivardhan, DM Rheumatology, NIMS Hyderabad.
Autoimmune Diseases
Ankylosing Spondylitis in Young Indian Men: Why Your Back Pain at 25 Could Be Autoimmune
Young men with chronic back pain? Learn about ankylosing spondylitis symptoms, diagnosis & treatment in India. Expert guide by NIMS rheumatologist.
Immunity
Vaccines for Patients on Biologics and Methotrexate: Your Complete Safety Guide 2026
Are vaccines safe on biologics or methotrexate? NIMS rheumatologist answers FAQs on vaccine safety, timing & precautions for immunosuppressed patients in India.
Immunity
How Your Immune System Works: A Simple Guide for Patients in India
Learn how your immune system works simply explained by a rheumatologist from NIMS. Essential guide for patients on immunosuppressants & autoimmune conditions.
Immunodeficiency
IVIG Treatment in India: Complete Patient Guide to Immunoglobulin Therapy for Immunodeficiency (2026)
IVIG immunoglobulin treatment for immunodeficiency in India - costs, brands, side effects explained by NIMS rheumatologist. Your complete 2026 guide.
Immunodeficiency
Recurrent Infections Warning Signs Checklist: Is It Immunodeficiency? A Self-Assessment Tool for Children and Adults in India
Use this recurrent infections checklist to spot immunodeficiency warning signs in children & adults. Created by NIMS rheumatologist for Indian patients.
Autoimmune Diseases
RA Diet: Best Anti-Inflammatory Indian Foods for Joint Health in 2026
Discover the best anti-inflammatory Indian foods for RA diet. NIMS rheumatologist shares evidence-based meal plans for Indian patients with joint pain.
Autoimmune Diseases
Takayasu Arteritis in Young Indian Women: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Guide 2026
Takayasu arteritis affects young Indian women disproportionately. Learn symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from NIMS rheumatologist Dr. Keerthivardhan.
Allergy
Anaphylaxis Action Plan for India: What to Do in an Emergency (2026 Guide)
Download your anaphylaxis action plan India guide. Know what to do in allergic emergencies. Expert tool by Dr. Keerthivardhan, NIMS Hyderabad.
Autoimmune Diseases
Methotrexate Is Safe: Why It’s Not a Cancer Drug – Myths Busted by a Rheumatologist
Is methotrexate safe? NIMS rheumatologist busts the myth that methotrexate is a cancer drug. Learn the truth about this essential autoimmune medication.
Immunity
How to Stay Safe on Immunosuppressants: A Complete Patient Safety Guide for India (2026)
Learn how to stay safe on immunosuppressants in India with this expert guide by Dr. Keerthivardhan, NIMS. Includes checklists, infection prevention tips & more.
Autoimmune Diseases
ANA Positive Test Results: What It Really Means for You (2026 Patient Guide)
ANA positive what does it mean? Expert rheumatologist from NIMS explains ANA test results, when to worry, and next steps for Indian patients.
Allergy
Allergies Explained: When Your Immune System Overreacts
Introduction For over one billion people worldwide, everyday substances—pollen, peanuts, pollen, shellfish, dust mites—trigger uncomfortable, sometimes life-threatening immune reactions. These individuals live with allergies, a condition where the…
Blog
What Is Immunodeficiency? (When Your Immune System Is Weak)
What Is Immunodeficiency? Immunodeficiency means: 👉 Your immune system is not able to fight infections properly This can affect: Or both Immediate defenses (innate immunity) Long-term protection (adaptive…
Autoimmunity
Autoimmunity Explained: When Your Immune System Attacks You
Introduction Imagine your body’s defense system—the very mechanism designed to protect you—becoming your enemy. This is the reality for nearly 1 in 10 people worldwide living with autoimmune…
Immunity
What Is Immunity? A Simple Guide by an Immunologist
A Simple Thought to Begin Every day, your body is exposed to hundreds of microorganisms — bacteria, viruses, and other potential threats. Yet, most of the time, you…
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