Dr. Swetal Chouhan

Dr. Swetal Chouhan Dr. Swetal Chouhan is a rheumatologist. DNB Int Medicine. Traveling Fellow Johns Hopkins University

💪 Strength Training: Busting Myths & Gaining Benefits🚫 Myths:❌ Only for bodybuilders❌ Women get bulky❌ Unsafe for older ...
02/09/2025

💪 Strength Training: Busting Myths & Gaining Benefits

🚫 Myths:
❌ Only for bodybuilders
❌ Women get bulky
❌ Unsafe for older adults
❌ Cardio is enough
❌ Muscle turns into fat if you stop

✅ Benefits:
✔ Builds strength & stamina
✔ Protects bones & joints
✔ Boosts metabolism & burns fat
✔ Improves balance & posture
✔ Keeps you independent as you age

✨ Strength training = confidence + health + longevity

👩‍⚕️ Dr. Swetal Chouhan
Consultant Rheumatologist
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket

✨ “On this Ganesh Chaturthi, may Lord Ganesha bring you the strength to carry what feels heavy, the healing your body ne...
27/08/2025

✨ “On this Ganesh Chaturthi, may Lord Ganesha bring you the strength to carry what feels heavy, the healing your body needs, and the courage to let your heart feel light again. Even in pain, you are never alone — blessings walk beside you.” 🙏🌺

🩺 When to Visit a Rheumatologist for Joint Pain?Your joint pain might need a specialist’s opinion if you notice:✅ Pain l...
11/08/2025

🩺 When to Visit a Rheumatologist for Joint Pain?

Your joint pain might need a specialist’s opinion if you notice:
✅ Pain lasting more than 6 weeks — whether due to arthritis, osteoarthritis, or unknown cause
✅ Morning stiffness (over 30 min) or stiffness after rest
✅ Swelling, warmth, or redness in joints
✅ Multiple joints hurting at the same time
✅ Unexplained fatigue, fever, or rashes along with joint pain
✅ Pain that’s not improving with rest, basic treatment, or over-the-counter medicines
✅ Gradually worsening pain in knees, hips, or hands (possible osteoarthritis)
✅ Family history of autoimmune, rheumatic, or joint diseases

💡 Tip: Early diagnosis can slow or prevent joint damage — in both inflammatory arthritis and osteoarthritis.

📍 Dr. Swetal Chouhan
Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi

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💙 When Your Body Gets ConfusedYour immune system is meant to protect you.But sometimes… it mistakes you for the enemy.Th...
10/08/2025

💙 When Your Body Gets Confused

Your immune system is meant to protect you.
But sometimes… it mistakes you for the enemy.
That’s what happens in an autoimmune disease.

It can show up as:
✨ Joint pain or swelling
✨ Skin rashes
✨ Fatigue that doesn’t go away
✨ Organ inflammation

It’s not your fault.
It’s not “in your head.”
And it’s not something you have to fight alone.

With the right care, support, and treatment, your body can find its balance again.
Managing an autoimmune disease is about understanding your body, protecting your health, and staying consistent with your care plan.

Your condition is a part of you — but it does not define you !!

📩 If you have questions, you can reach out.

🧘‍♀️ EXERCISE IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT AS MEDICATIONSEspecially in Spondyloarthritis (SpA) — where movement is not a luxury,...
07/08/2025

🧘‍♀️ EXERCISE IS EQUALLY IMPORTANT AS MEDICATIONS

Especially in Spondyloarthritis (SpA) — where movement is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.

💡 Why Back Extension Exercises?

✔️ Improve thoracic spine mobility
✔️ Prevent or slow forward stoop/postural decline
✔️ Relieve morning stiffness
✔️ Support breathing by opening the chest
✔️ Improve balance & function
✔️ Help maintain independence in daily activities

💊 Medications help control inflammation.
🏃‍♀️ Exercise preserves the quality of your life.

Together, they’re not optional — they’re foundational.

🌿 Even 10 minutes a day can make a difference. Start where you are, and stay consistent.

📩 For more information, you can reach out to me.
I'm here to support you on your journey.

Dr swetal chouhan

🦴 Osteoarthritis isn’t just “wear and tear.”It’s real. It’s painful. And it’s manageable.Whether you're just starting to...
04/08/2025

🦴 Osteoarthritis isn’t just “wear and tear.”
It’s real. It’s painful. And it’s manageable.

Whether you're just starting to feel stiffness in your knees or already navigating daily discomfort — movement is medicine.
Not intense workouts.
Not pushing through pain.
Just gentle, consistent care.

✨ Stretch a little.
✨ Strengthen slowly.
✨ Walk, cycle, swim.
✨ And most of all — don’t give up.

You deserve a life of mobility, comfort, and strength.
Start where you are. Move with kindness. 💙

💬 Have questions about joint health or knee pain?
Feel free to drop them in the comments or send a message — I'm here to help. 👩‍⚕️

🌍 To Everyone Living With Sjögren’s 💜Your pain is real.Your strength is unseen but immense.You wake up tired, yet you st...
23/07/2025

🌍 To Everyone Living With Sjögren’s 💜

Your pain is real.
Your strength is unseen but immense.
You wake up tired, yet you still show up.
You face invisible battles, yet you keep fighting.

Even when your symptoms are doubted…
Even when the diagnosis took years…
You kept going.
And that is courage in its truest form.

Today, we see you.
We honor your resilience.
And we promise — you’re not alone in this journey.

💧 Let's raise awareness.
💬 Let’s break the silence.
🫶 Let’s stand together.




🩺 "Will my rheumatologic disease ever be cured?"It’s one of the most common — and heartfelt — questions I’m asked.The tr...
18/07/2025

🩺 "Will my rheumatologic disease ever be cured?"
It’s one of the most common — and heartfelt — questions I’m asked.

The truth?
Most rheumatologic diseases (like RA, lupus, scleroderma) are chronic — they may not have a permanent cure.
But that doesn't mean there's no hope.

With the right treatment, many people live full, active lives —
free from flare-ups, with their disease in remission or under good control.

We may not always say “cure,”
but we do say:
progress, healing, and a life worth living.
And you’re not alone in this journey. 🤍

🏃‍♀️ Why Exercise Matters for Rheumatology Patients 🦴Living with a rheumatologic condition like RA, lupus, or scleroderm...
16/07/2025

🏃‍♀️ Why Exercise Matters for Rheumatology Patients 🦴

Living with a rheumatologic condition like RA, lupus, or scleroderma doesn’t mean giving up on movement — it means moving smarter. 💡

Here’s why exercise isn’t just “safe” — it’s essential 👇

✨ Reduces pain & stiffness
✨ Improves mobility & joint function
✨ Boosts mood & reduces fatigue
✨ Strengthens muscles & protects bones
✨ Lowers heart disease risk
✨ Improves sleep & overall quality of life

But remember — it’s not about pushing hard.
It’s about moving in tune with your body.
Start slow. Stay consistent. Listen to your joints. 🧘‍♀️🚴‍♂️

💬 Talk to your rheumatologist or physiotherapist to build the right routine for you.

Your body may have inflammation —
but it also holds strength, resilience, and the power to heal through motion. 💪

Scleroderma doesn’t just affect your skin.It can impact your lungs, your energy, your independence —and quietly, your me...
13/07/2025

Scleroderma doesn’t just affect your skin.
It can impact your lungs, your energy, your independence —
and quietly, your mental health too.

✔️ Tight skin that changes how you move
✔️ Breathlessness that limits what you can do
✔️ Pain and fatigue that no one else sees
✔️ Emotions you struggle to put into words

It’s not just a physical illness —
it’s something that touches every part of your life.

✨ Your quality of life matters.
✨ Your mental health matters.
✨ You matter.

You don’t have to be “strong” every day.
It’s okay to pause. To speak up. To seek support.
Because healing isn’t only about medications —
it’s about feeling seen, heard, and understood. 💙

🫶 Your lungs speak — even before you say a word.In scleroderma, breathlessness isn’t “just fatigue.”It might be your lun...
11/07/2025

🫶 Your lungs speak — even before you say a word.
In scleroderma, breathlessness isn’t “just fatigue.”
It might be your lungs asking for help.

Timely tests. Right treatment.
And most importantly — listening to your body.

You're not overreacting.
You're being proactive.

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