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DR ASHLESHA SHUKLA
Rheumatologist
- Fees: INR 1,000
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Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(See all timing)Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Thursday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Friday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM,
Saturday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Introduction
Dr. Ashlesha Shukla is one of the best Rheumatologist in Bhubaneswar and is currently associated with Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar.
Hospital Associations
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
Services/Interest
- Arthritis
- Soft tissue Rheumatism
- Rheumatoid
- Osteoarthritis
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Osteoporosis
- Fibromyalgia
- Connective tissue Disease
- Lupus
- Systemic Sclerosis
- Myositis
- Vasculitis
- Pediatric rheumatic disorders
- Skin biopsy
- Minor salivary gland biopsy
- Immunology Laboratory
- Flowcytometry
Experience
Dr. Ashlesha Shukla is one of the best Rheumatologist in Bhubaneswar and has an overall experience of 7 years in the field.
Professional Memberships
Indian Rheumatology Association (IRA)
Awards and Recognitions
Gold medal in MBBS.
Education
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology)
I Speak
English, Odia, Hindi
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Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Who is a rheumatologist?
A rheumatologist is a specialist doctor who diagnoses and treats arthritis, other musculoskeletal conditions and autoimmune diseases.
What does a rheumatology doctor treat?
Rheumatologists treat more than hundred types of rheumatologic diseases, including:
- osteoarthritis
- rheumatoid arthritis
- musculoskeletal pain disorders
- osteoporosis
- gout
- back pain
- myositis
- fibromyalgia
- tendonitis
- vasculitis
- certain autoimmune diseases, such as lupus, scleroderma, antiphospholipid syndrome.
When should you go to a rheumatologist?
- You should visit a rheumatologist when you suffer from the following symptoms:
- Pain, especially muscle pain
- Stiffness, especially in the morning
- Swelling
- Warmth and redness and tenderness
- Difficulty using the joint normally
- Fatigue
- Eye inflammation or infections
- Rashes and sores
- Pain in the neck, spine, or back
- Difficulty taking a deep breath
What kind of tests does a rheumatologist do?
Antibody tests for autoimmune disorders are often necessary to detect rheumatologic diseases. The most popular tests used by rheumatologists are:
- Complete blood count
- Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) test
- Rheumatoid factor test
- Uric acid test
What are the first signs of rheumatoid arthritis?
Early signs of rheumatoid arthritis are fatigue, slight fever, weight loss, stiffness, joint tenderness, joint pain, joint swelling and redness, joint warmth, numbness and tingling, a decrease in range of motion, and joints affected on both sides.