What is pediatric hematology?
pediatric hematology is the area of study, diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents including blood and diseases that affect blood. Doctors specializing in pediatric hematology are referred to as pediatric hematologists. This form of hematology usually focuses on blood and cancer disorders that affect blood. Some of the possible blood disorders that fall into this category include sickle disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Any questions or concerns about pediatric hematology or whether the hematologist should be consulted in an individual situation should be discussed with a physician or other doctor.
Blood disorders affecting red blood cells, white blood cells or plates fall into the category of pediatric hematology. These disorders may include anemia, lymphocytopenia or bleeding disorders caused by abnormal number of plates. Anemia is a term used to describe the low number of white blood cells, leading to insufficient oxygen of the varying oxygen of various body tissue. Lymphocytopenia occursWhen the number of lymphocytes, special types of white blood cells, is too low, leading to a reduction in the immune response to the infection.
Abnormal platelet levels often lead to bleeding disorders that are grouped into the category of pediatric hematology. Too many platelets are likely to cause blood clots, while too little can cause excess bleeding, internally and externally. The treatment of blood disorders depends on the exact cause and may include the use of prescription, chemotherapy or radiation treatment drugs.
Some forms of cancer are particularly common in children and adolescents and the diagnosis and treatment of these cancers is part of a study of pediatric hematology. Leukemia affects both blood and bone marrow and often involves an unusual increase in the number of white bloodstreams in the body. Lymphoma is a type of cancer that affects lymphocytes, a type of white blood cells that help the body fight infection.
Treatment of differentH Diseases and disorders involved in pediatric hematology depend on individual diagnosis. For example, anemia can usually be successfully handled with an iron supplement. Some blood disorders can be treated at home, while others require close medical supervision in the hospital environment. Severe diseases such as cancer may include the use of radiation, chemotherapy or surgery. The physician will help the patient and all carers to decide on the appropriate treatment plan in each individual situation.