Hematologist

Symptoms that serve as a signal for contacting a pediatric hematologist

• Pallor of the skin and mucous membranes.
• Change in taste preferences: desire to eat whitewash, chalk, flour.
• Cardiopalmus.
• Brittle nails, dry skin, hair loss.
• Increased fatigue.
• Dizziness, nausea.
• Poor appetite.
• Swollen lymph nodes.
• Pain in the neck, abdomen.
• Spontaneous appearance of bruising, bruising.
• Prolonged bleeding with shallow wounds.
• Blood from the gums while brushing your teeth.

If one or more symptoms appear, you should see your doctor for an examination. In our clinic, you can quickly, efficiently and as painlessly as possible diagnose the blood system.

Examinations prescribed by a pediatric hematologist

First, the doctor examines the little patient, asks him and his parents. Then, to clarify the diagnosis and the severity of the condition, he directs the following to laboratory and instrumental studies:

• Complete blood count - gives the morphological characteristics of blood cells, shows their number.
• Coagulogram - reflects the work of the coagulation and anticoagulation systems.
• Ultrasound of the spleen and lymph nodes - reflects the structure of organs, the presence of formations, inflammation.
• Doppler ultrasound - evaluates blood flow through veins and arteries.
• Lymph node biopsy - the doctor pierces the skin and underlying tissues, inserts a needle into the lymph node, and takes material. The laboratory doctor places the cells on a glass slide, stains, examines under a microscope. Important for confirming leukemia.
• Sternal puncture - with a sharp movement, the doctor inserts a needle into the sternum, takes bone marrow cells for cytological analysis. Then they are stained, viewed under a microscope. The examination gives an idea of the state and work of the hematopoietic germs.
• X-ray of the skull bones - changes appear with multiple myeloma.
• Computed tomography or bone scintigraphy - evaluates the condition against the background of the disease.

Additionally, by the decision of the doctor, the following can be prescribed: general urine analysis, biochemical blood and urine tests; MRI, ultrasound, or CT of internal organs not listed above.

In some cases, it is required to examine not only the child, but also his closest relatives, since some of the diseases are inherited.

The pediatric hematologist is engaged in the identification, treatment and prevention of diseases of the hematopoietic and circulatory systems, takes measures aimed at preventing the recurrence of chronic pathology.

It is important to show patience and gentleness when working with children. The doctors of the K+31 clinic are able to find an approach to their little patients, as well as answer all the questions of their relatives.