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Dr. Shalene Badhan, M.D.
Rheumatologist
Dr. Badhan is board certified in Rheumatology and Internal medicine and specializes in treating various autoimmune diseases. Dr. Badhan earned her Bachelors in Biochemistry and Molecular biology from University of California , Davis. She then pursued her medical degree from St. Matthews University in Cayman Island, and completed her residency at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, AZ. She continued her training with a fellowship in Rheumatology at Ohio State University.
Dr. Badhan performs musculoskeletal ultrasounds and ultrasound-guided joint injections. She treats a range of conditions, including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, myositis, spondyloarthritis, osteoporosis, gout etc. Dr. Badhan is passionate about Rheumatology and is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, Texas Medical Association, Association of Women in Rheumatology, and American College of Physicians. She enjoys different cuisines and cooking, and describes herself as a food fanatic. Dr. Badhan also loves gardening, spending time outdoors with family and friends, and traveling.
Dr. Badhan performs musculoskeletal ultrasounds and ultrasound-guided joint injections. She treats a range of conditions, including but not limited to rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, vasculitis, myositis, spondyloarthritis, osteoporosis, gout etc. Dr. Badhan is passionate about Rheumatology and is a member of the American College of Rheumatology, Texas Medical Association, Association of Women in Rheumatology, and American College of Physicians. She enjoys different cuisines and cooking, and describes herself as a food fanatic. Dr. Badhan also loves gardening, spending time outdoors with family and friends, and traveling.
Dr. Shalene Badhan, M.D.
- Georgetown, TX
- Accepting new patients
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positive ANA Antibodies and dsDNA
Diagnosis of Lupus cannot be made just based upon blood test results. Clinical history, physical exam findings and diagnostic tests all need to be considered before making a READ MORE
Diagnosis of Lupus cannot be made just based upon blood test results. Clinical history, physical exam findings and diagnostic tests all need to be considered before making a diagnosis. If you do indeed have lupus then early intervention is very important to prevent organ damage.
Behcets Disease?
You can have inflammatory arthritis associated with behcet's disease. There are other immunosuppresive medications that are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis that can be tried. READ MORE
You can have inflammatory arthritis associated with behcet's disease. There are other immunosuppresive medications that are used to treat rheumatoid arthritis that can be tried. I suggest you speak with your rheumatologist.
What doctor should I see
I agree you should see a rheumatologist to make sure you are not developing a seronegative arthritis. Blood tests are usually negative with this arthritis. If you have any vision READ MORE
I agree you should see a rheumatologist to make sure you are not developing a seronegative arthritis. Blood tests are usually negative with this arthritis. If you have any vision change, you should also see an Ophthalmologist.
Arthritis like joints and sore sore muscles?
Yes. there are some diseases that typically start after the age of 50 and usually present after the age of 70 such as PMR ( Polymyalgia Rheumatica). If you have not been evaluated READ MORE
Yes. there are some diseases that typically start after the age of 50 and usually present after the age of 70 such as PMR ( Polymyalgia Rheumatica). If you have not been evaluated then please try to see a rheumatologist.
clueless
Your labs suggest inflammation which can happen from infection or autoimmune disease. High ASO indicates, you probabaly had a recent strep infection. Infections can increase READ MORE
Your labs suggest inflammation which can happen from infection or autoimmune disease. High ASO indicates, you probabaly had a recent strep infection. Infections can increase inflammation markers and in some patients can lead to reactive arthritis.
Is this a sore caused by lupus or sjögren's
You should be evaluated by a rheumatologist regardless of test results. Sometimes skin biopsy is needed to make the right diagnosis.
How to Treat Knee Gout?
If you have crohn's disease, then indocin is not the best drug to treat gout flare as indocin can cause a crohn's flare. I suggest you speak with your doctor or see a rheumatologist READ MORE
If you have crohn's disease, then indocin is not the best drug to treat gout flare as indocin can cause a crohn's flare. I suggest you speak with your doctor or see a rheumatologist to determine the right treatment plan.
Gout
never stop Allopurinol during a gout attack. You should continue to take alopurinol. See your doctor for treatment of acute flare and when that subsides, you may need to increase READ MORE
never stop Allopurinol during a gout attack. You should continue to take alopurinol. See your doctor for treatment of acute flare and when that subsides, you may need to increase the dose of allopurinol to prevent further gout attacks from occuring. Always consult with your doctor before starting or stopping any medications.,
Autoimmune
Raynaud's phenomenon can occur in patients with or without autoimmune dieases. Wait until your appointment with the rheumatologist who will determine if you have an underlying READ MORE
Raynaud's phenomenon can occur in patients with or without autoimmune dieases. Wait until your appointment with the rheumatologist who will determine if you have an underlying connective tissue diease or not. A blood test is not enough to make that diagnosis. For treatment and symptom relief I recommend conservative measures such as avoiding extremes in temperature. ( Avoid Abrupt change in temperature. ) If it iscold outside, wear gloves before you step out. Wear shoes with socks if toes are affected. Avoid stimulants such as caffeine which can worsen raynaud's phenomenon. Other then that, your doctor will assess you to determine if you need medication.
My immunoglobulin G subclass 4 level was high at 148 - what does this mean?
You need to see a rheumatologits to determine whether you have IGG4 related autoimmune disease.
Sexual Contact get Lupus?
Lupus is not a sexually transmitted disease. It is an autoimmune disease and not transmitted to anyone by any contact.
Severe foot pain
All small joints especially in feet and hands are commonly affected by rheumatoid arthritis. Im hoping your treatment will help your symptoms.
