What Are Blood Disorders?
Platelets, white and red blood cells, and a fluid called plasma that allows cells to move throughout the body are all present in your blood. Over time, blood cells deteriorate. To replace them, the body often generates new cells. Blood problems can cause the body to either manufacture aberrant, poorly functioning cells or fail to remove worn-out cells.
What Is Hematology ??
Introduction to the Hematology:
Hematology is the study of blood and blood-related disorders. Hematopathologists and hematopathologists are medical specialists with specialized training. Their specialty is blood and blood component diseases. Among them are blood cells and bone marrow.
Services Offered in the Hematology Department:
The Hematology Department offers a range of services focused on analyzing blood samples to diagnose and monitor various medical conditions. Common tests conducted include complete blood counts (CBC), which assess the levels of different blood cells like red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. Hemoglobin and hematocrit measurements provide information about oxygen-carrying capacity and blood volume, respectively. These tests help in detecting anemia, infections, clotting disorders, and other blood-related issues. The department plays a crucial role in providing accurate and timely results to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients across different medical specialties
Hematological Disorders:
Hematological disorders, also known as blood disorders, are conditions that affect the blood and blood-forming tissues in the body. These disorders can impact the production, function, or structure of blood cells, leading to various health complications. Hematological disorders can be broadly categorized into three main types:
01-Anemia
02-Leukemia
03-Thrombocytopenia
Anemias: A frequent hematological condition known as anemia is defined as a drop in the blood’s hemoglobin or red blood cell content. Symptoms including exhaustion, weakness, and dyspnea may arise from this. Anemia can be brought on by blood loss, hereditary problems, chronic illnesses, and nutritional deficiencies.
Leukemia: Leukemia is a type of cancer that affects the blood-forming tissues, particularly the bone marrow and blood cells. In leukemia, abnormal white blood cells multiply uncontrollably, crowding out healthy blood cells and impairing the body’s ability to fight infections. Symptoms of leukemia may include fatigue, frequent infections, easy bruising, and swollen lymph nodes.
Thrombocytopenia: Thrombocytopenia is a hematological disorder characterized by a low platelet count in the blood. Platelets are essential for blood clotting, and a decrease in their numbers can lead to excessive bleeding and bruising. Thrombocytopenia can be caused by conditions such as immune system disorders, medications, infections, or underlying medical conditions.