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Hematology

A hematologist is a doctor who specializes in hematology and the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs. A hematologist may treat diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, anemia, thrombocytopenia, hemophilia, and other blood-related conditions.

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Hematology is a branch of medicine that studies the structure, function, and diseases of the blood and blood-forming organs, such as the bone marrow, lymph nodes, spleen, and lymphatic system.

As a rule, other specialized specialists refer to a hematologist for examination in case of suspected pathologies of the blood system (anemia of various types, etc.). A referral can be made by a general practitioner, obstetrician-gynecologist, gastroenterologist, infectious disease specialist, neurologist, surgeons, oncologists, and ultrasound diagnosticians.

Symptoms to look out for:

enlarged lymph nodes,

enlargement of the spleen,

loss of appetite,

sudden weight loss,

bruises that appear atypically easily and frequently,

dizziness,

constant fatigue,

pallor of the skin,

pain in the bones,

high temperature that doesn’t go down, etc.

Symptoms of hematologic pathologies have a wide range, and if you notice them, especially in combination, consult a doctor.

Diagnosis by a hematologist

Diagnosis begins with a thoroughly collected anamnesis, examination, if available, and referral for additional examinations, if necessary.

Most often, a hematologist refers to a..:

laboratory tests (complete blood count with formula, biochemical markers),

ultrasound diagnostics.

If necessary, a referral for radiation instrumental diagnostics and biopsy is possible.

Diseases treated by a hematologist

Iron deficiency anemia.

B12-deficiency anemia.

Aplastic anemia.

Folic acid deficiency anemia.

Hemolytic anemia.

Lymphadenopathy.

Splenomegaly (pathological enlargement of the spleen).

Thrombocytopenia (decreased platelet count).

Thrombocytosis (increased platelet count).

Leukemia.

Lymphoma.

Treatment by a hematologist in Med-Atlant

At our medical center, treatment is prescribed and supervised by a hematologist with many years of experience and sincere feedback on his work. The hematologist works collectively with other doctors, that is, he takes into account concomitant pathologies and conditions.
With the consulting support of a hematologist, all types of anemia are treated, as well as lymphadenopathy, splenomegaly, thrombocytopenia and thrombocytosis.

The doctor prescribes medication, possible dietary correction, and gives lifestyle recommendations. In the presence of oncological pathology (leukemia and lymphoma), you can get professional advice from a specialist at our medical center.

The goal of a hematologist is to guide a person through a path that will lead to recovery.