Doctors in Hyderabad
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Name | Recommended By | Review Count | Years of Experience | Fee |
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Dr. Vamsidhar Kedar | 93% | 66 | 21 | 700 |
Dr. Vyakarnam Nageshwar | 90% | 76 | 19 | 600 |
The medical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of allergies, asthma, and immunological disorders are called Immunology. Physicians who are well trained and specialized in immunology and can diagnose and treat patients with allergies, asthma, and mild to severe immunological disorders are Allergists/Immunologists.
A 5-year medical degree [MBBS] that is recognized by the General Medical Council and a 2-year foundation course of general training are the basic requirements for an individual to be a doctor. However, the following are the specialties or extra qualifications required to be an Allergist-Immunologist:
If an individual is diagnosed with any of the food allergy or immunological disorder, then he/she must visit an Allergist/Immunologist once in 2 years. However, before consulting, one should undergo the allergy test as instructed by the physician.
One should consult an Allergist if his/her daily life activity is disturbed by any of the following medical conditions or symptoms:
Allergists and Immunologists are almost similar in every aspect. However, Allergists focus on diagnosing and treating patients who are suffering from allergies or allergic reactions. Immunologists are the ones who are specialized in immunology and focus on clinical research.
An Allergist/Immunologist will treat allergic conditions and medical conditions that occurred due to immunodeficiency. A Rheumatologist will treat autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia along with other musculoskeletal diseases.
To rule out the food allergy or food intolerance, doctors may recommend a skin prick test or a blood test. So, yes Allergists will test for food intolerance.