What is hematology?<\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What is hematology?<\/p><\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Hematology:
\nThe study of blood<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div>the spleen and lymph nodes), platelets and blood coagulation, as well as benign and malignant diseases of the blood. Hematology is a highly specialized subspecialty of internal medicine. It deals with blood, the blood-forming organs (such as bone marrow).<\/p>\n<\/div>
the spleen and lymph nodes), platelets and blood coagulation, as well as benign and malignant diseases of the blood. Hematology is a highly specialized subspecialty of internal medicine. It deals with blood, the blood-forming organs (such as bone marrow).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Which conditions are treated?<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
Which conditions are treated?<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
In my practice, I see a wide range of blood abnormalities \u2014 many of them are completely harmless, while others require more detailed evaluation or treatment. These include, for example:<\/p>\n<\/div>
\n- Anemias<\/strong> \u2013 e.g. iron-deficiency anemia or vitamin B12 deficiency<\/li>\n
- Leukopenia<\/strong> \u2013 a reduced number of white blood cells<\/li>\n
- Leukocytosis<\/strong> \u2013 an increased number of white blood cells<\/li>\n
- Leukemias<\/strong> \u2013 malignant diseases of the white blood cells<\/li>\n
- Lymphomas<\/strong> \u2013 tumors of the lymphatic system, e.g. Hodgkin lymphoma<\/li>\n
- Plasma cell disorders <\/strong> \u2013 e.g. MGUS or multiple myeloma<\/li>\n
- Thrombocytopenias or platelet function disorders <\/strong> \u2013 deficiency or dysfunction of platelets<\/li>\n
- Blood coagulation disorders <\/strong>that may lead to thrombosis, embolism, or bleeding<\/li>\n
- Coagulation disorders during pregnancy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>Rapid evaluation of abnormal blood findings<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
Rapid evaluation of abnormal
\nblood findings<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
Many people feel great concern when a blood value is abnormal \u2014 especially when terms such as \u201cleukemia\u201d are mentioned. From experience, I know that in the majority of cases, the causes are harmless. This is why timely evaluation is particularly important: to reduce unnecessary anxiety \u2014 and to be able to act quickly if the situation is serious.<\/p>\n
In my practice, I take particular time for these questions. I conduct a thorough medical history (including family history), also review previous findings, and \u2014 if necessary \u2014 arrange additional specialized tests in hematology reference laboratories. In this way, we avoid diagnostic errors and are able to make precise assessments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
the spleen and lymph nodes), platelets and blood coagulation, as well as benign and malignant diseases of the blood. Hematology is a highly specialized subspecialty of internal medicine. It deals with blood, the blood-forming organs (such as bone marrow).<\/p>\n<\/div>
the spleen and lymph nodes), platelets and blood coagulation, as well as benign and malignant diseases of the blood. Hematology is a highly specialized subspecialty of internal medicine. It deals with blood, the blood-forming organs (such as bone marrow).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Which conditions are treated?<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
Which conditions are treated?<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
In my practice, I see a wide range of blood abnormalities \u2014 many of them are completely harmless, while others require more detailed evaluation or treatment. These include, for example:<\/p>\n<\/div>
- \n
- Anemias<\/strong> \u2013 e.g. iron-deficiency anemia or vitamin B12 deficiency<\/li>\n
- Leukopenia<\/strong> \u2013 a reduced number of white blood cells<\/li>\n
- Leukocytosis<\/strong> \u2013 an increased number of white blood cells<\/li>\n
- Leukemias<\/strong> \u2013 malignant diseases of the white blood cells<\/li>\n
- Lymphomas<\/strong> \u2013 tumors of the lymphatic system, e.g. Hodgkin lymphoma<\/li>\n
- Plasma cell disorders <\/strong> \u2013 e.g. MGUS or multiple myeloma<\/li>\n
- Thrombocytopenias or platelet function disorders <\/strong> \u2013 deficiency or dysfunction of platelets<\/li>\n
- Blood coagulation disorders <\/strong>that may lead to thrombosis, embolism, or bleeding<\/li>\n
- Coagulation disorders during pregnancy<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nRapid evaluation of abnormal blood findings<\/p><\/h2><\/div>
Rapid evaluation of abnormal
\nblood findings<\/p><\/h2><\/div>Many people feel great concern when a blood value is abnormal \u2014 especially when terms such as \u201cleukemia\u201d are mentioned. From experience, I know that in the majority of cases, the causes are harmless. This is why timely evaluation is particularly important: to reduce unnecessary anxiety \u2014 and to be able to act quickly if the situation is serious.<\/p>\n
In my practice, I take particular time for these questions. I conduct a thorough medical history (including family history), also review previous findings, and \u2014 if necessary \u2014 arrange additional specialized tests in hematology reference laboratories. In this way, we avoid diagnostic errors and are able to make precise assessments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
- Leukopenia<\/strong> \u2013 a reduced number of white blood cells<\/li>\n
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