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Dr. Shafqat Hamza Ashai, MD

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Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Emergency Medicine

Bolan Medical College

Professional interests include: back pain, pain, bronchitis, and more.

7519 Hospital Drive Po Box 1130
Gloucester, VA 23061

(804) 693-8899

Dr. Shafqat Hamza Ashai, MD is an internist in Ahoskie, NC specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and emergency medicine. He graduated from Bolan Medical College. Dr. Shafqat Hamza Ashai, MD is affiliated with Riverside Health.

Office Locations

Address:

500 S ACADEMY STREET
Ahoskie, NC 27910

Address:

7519 Hospital Drive Po Box 1130
Gloucester, VA 23061

Some issues Dr. Shafqat Hamza Ashai, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

In The News

“Shafqat H. Ashai has been named medical director of Emergency Services for Riverside Walter Reed Hospital in Gloucester.”—"ON THE MOVE", Daily Press, June 2007

emergency care	1212

**Gender**
Male	508
Female	657

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	827
Black	323
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	321
85 and over	224
Less than 65	246

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	40
Dementia	21
Cancer	14

emergency care	1230
minor procedures	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

**Gender**
Male	502
Female	633

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	814
Black	305
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	381
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	211
Less than 65	227

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	13

emergency care	1247

**Gender**
Male	944
Female	1246

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1638
Black	500
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	690
From 75 to 84	618
85 and over	362
Less than 65	520

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	22
Cancer	11

emergency care	933

**Gender**
Male	389
Female	503

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	662
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	163
Less than 65	174

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

emergency care	964

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	663
Black	229
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	272
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	160
Less than 65	185

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	40
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

emergency care	838

**Gender**
Male	368
Female	443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	598
Black	196
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	149
Less than 65	170

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	40
Dementia	25
Cancer	12

emergency care	827

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	428

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	171
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	143
Less than 65	122

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	26
Cancer	13

emergency care	514

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	98
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	94
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	41
Dementia	25
Cancer	14

emergency care	1129

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shafqat Hamza Ashai, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shafqat Hamza Ashai, MD treated as an internist in Ahoskie, NC were emergency care, minor procedures and wound repair (e.g. stitches).

emergency care	988
minor procedures	13
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shafqat Hamza Ashai, MD.

**Gender**
Male	371
Female	469

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	182
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	620
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	248
85 and over	150
Less than 65	172
65 to 74	268

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shafqat Hamza Ashai, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shafqat Hamza Ashai, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	10
Dementia	18

Education & Training

Dr. Shafqat Hamza Ashai, MD graduated from Bolan Medical College. He completed residency at East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Bolan Medical College

Residency: East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shafqat Hamza Ashai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Riverside Health

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Biography

Dr. Shafqat Ashai's specialty is emergency medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Ashai include tonsilitis, back pain, and migraine. He is professionally affiliated with Riverside Health System. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Ashai is accepting new patients at his office in Ahoskie, NC.

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