Dr Achal Sharma
About Me
Dr Achal Sharma
MBBS
Urologists
10 Years Experience
Biography
My Clinic
OPD Hours
| Monday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Tuesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Wednesday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Thursday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Friday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Saturday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM | |
| Sunday | Morning | 10:00 AM | - | 02:00 PM |
| Evening | 06:00 PM | - | 09:00 PM |
Treatments
Specialised care and treatments offered
TESTICULAR CANCER DETECTION
The swift recognition of testicular cancer drastically enhances cure prospects. Awareness of warning signs paired with regular checkups is vital for men’s health maintenance.
INCONTINENCE ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT
Losing control over bladder function is a common yet often distressing issue. Comprehensive evaluation helps identify causes for targeted treatment plans.
- Diverse Causes: May arise from muscle weakness, nerve damage, infections, or structural abnormalities.
- Identification Process: Patient history review, physical examination, bladder diaries, urodynamic tests if needed provide insight into incontinence type.
- Treatment Pathways: Behavioral therapy including pelvic floor exercises; medication or surgical options depending on severity and type of incontinence.
BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH) CARE
An enlarged prostate gland can cause troublesome urinary symptoms. Careful assessment allows patients to manage this condition comfortably over time.
- Symptoms Overview: Weak urine flow, frequent nighttime urination, difficulty starting urination.
- Causal Factors: Age-related changes lead to prostate enlargement affecting bladder function.
- Evolving Diagnosis: Includes physical exams like DRE and possibly ultrasound or urine flow studies.
- Treatment Modalities: Lifestyle adjustments, medications such as alpha-blockers or 5-alpha reductase inhibitors; surgery is reserved for severe cases.
Lifestyle adaptations together with medical therapies can effectively improve symptoms while monitoring ensures timely escalation if necessary.
KIDNEY STONE EVALUATION AND PREVENTION
Kidney stones form when minerals crystallize in the urinary tract. Understanding their formation helps reduce recurrence risk through prevention strategies.
- Signs and Symptoms: Intense pain in the back or abdomen, blood in urine, nausea, vomiting.
- Diagnostic Tools: Imaging studies such as ultrasound or CT scan identify stone size and location.
- Treatment Options: Small stones may pass naturally; larger ones might need lithotripsy or surgical removal.
- Prevention Strategies: Dietary changes, increased fluid intake, and medications tailored based on stone composition analysis help prevent new stones.
A comprehensive evaluation combined with guided prevention offers effective management to reduce discomfort and future episodes related to kidney stones.
URINARY TRACT INFECTION (UTI) MANAGEMENT
Urinary tract infections occur when bacteria invade the urinary system. Prompt diagnosis and treatment prevent complications and discomfort.
- Common Symptoms: Burning sensation during urination, frequent urge to urinate, cloudy or strong-smelling urine.
- Causes: Usually caused by bacteria entering the urethra; more common in women but can affect all ages.
- Diagnosis: Urine analysis and culture confirm infection type and guide antibiotic selection.
- Treatment Approach: Typically involves antibiotics; hydration and symptom relief are important adjuncts.
Proper management of UTIs ensures quick recovery while minimizing risks of recurrent infections or kidney involvement.
PROSTATE CANCER SCREENING
Early detection of prostate cancer significantly improves treatment success rates. Regular screening is essential, especially for men over 50 or those with a family history.
- Symptoms and Risk Factors: Often asymptomatic early on; risk increases with age, family history, and ethnicity.
- Diagnostic Methods: Involves a PSA blood test and digital rectal examination (DRE) to identify abnormalities.
- Treatment Options: Depending on the stage, treatments range from active surveillance to surgery, radiation, or hormone therapy.
- Management Expectations: Screening can detect cancer before symptoms appear, allowing timely intervention and better prognosis.
Routine prostate cancer screening provides a proactive approach to men's health, helping to catch issues at an early stage when they are most treatable.