Prof. Dr. Tarek Mahmood

Morning stiffness traps many older people in their beds. A retired school teacher in the Jamtola area might struggle for twenty minutes just to uncurl his fingers. His knees ache so badly that walking to the local mosque becomes impossible. Family members buy him basic pain relievers from the corner shop. The pills work for a few hours but the deep joint pain always returns. Autoimmune diseases play a cruel trick on the body. The immune system gets confused and starts attacking healthy joints instead of fighting off infections. Prof Dr Tarek Mahmood steps in to stop this internal war. He holds the prestigious rank of Professor. His medical journey is built on a very solid foundation of public service. He earned his MBBS and cleared the BCS Health exams. He mastered general internal health by securing an FCPS in Medicine. He then dedicated his entire focus to joint and autoimmune diseases by completing an MD in Rheumatology. You will find him consulting patients at Popular Diagnostic Center Ltd in Narayangonj. The exhausted teacher finally visits the chamber leaning heavily on his son. Dr Tarek Mahmood approaches the case with a very observant eye. Having a fellowship in general medicine means he looks at the whole body. He checks the swollen knuckles and the red patches on the skin. He asks about the exact timing of the morning stiffness. A senior rheumatologist knows that rheumatoid arthritis looks very different from simple old age wear and tear. He orders specific blood panels to check the exact level of internal inflammation. Decades of teaching medical students refine how a senior professor speaks. He sits across from the worried family and grabs a blank piece of paper. He draws a simple picture of a joint. He explains how the body is mistakenly attacking its own cartilage. He writes down a very specific medication plan to suppress the confused immune system. He tells the teacher exactly what gentle exercises will keep the joints moving. He speaks in a calm voice that instantly lowers the panic in the room. Taking a man with severe joint pain to the capital city is a terrible ordeal. The heavy traffic on the Dhaka highway makes every bump feel like a hammer striking the knees. Having a highly qualified rheumatology professor right in the neighborhood is a massive blessing. The family can manage the complex blood tests locally. The teacher can rest in his own bed while adjusting to his new medications. Follow up visits become a simple rickshaw ride instead of a whole day event. Moving freely without pain gives an elder his independence back.