Hematologist ·
Aster CMI Hospital , Bangalore, India
24 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Kannada , English
There are different kinds of conditions that Dr. Stalin Ramprakash treats and we have listed some of them here for your perusal.:
A Hematologist manages the treatment of blood disorders and those of the lymphatic system. The three kinds of cancer for which the doctor can refer you to a Hematologist are Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia and Lymphoma. It is also for issues related to hemoglobin and red blood cells such as thalassemia, anemia and sickle cell anemia that this doctor can be consulted.
Signs and symptoms because of which there is a possibility of consulting a Hematologist are as follows:
You might have to visit a Hematologist when you are suffering from symptoms like persistent fatigue, fever and night sweats. Symptoms like shortness in breathing and weight loss that cannot be unexplained away by natural reasons can be a direction for you to visit a hematologist. If there are few of any of these symptoms that you have then do see a hematologist immediately.
The consulting and operating hours of Dr. Stalin Ramprakash are from 9 am to 6 pm, Monday through Saturday and 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday. Well educated, skilled and having long term experience are all qualities that the doctor possesses.
It is the following important popular procedures that the Dr. Stalin Ramprakash performs on the patients.
The procedures performed by the doctor are linked to treating blood related conditions. Ablation therapy is routinely done by Hematologists wherein abnormal tissue is removed by making use of heat, cold, lasers, or chemicals. Blood transfusions and bone marrow transplants are also their area of specialty,
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It is the work of a Hematologist to diagnose and research blood disorders and lymphatic system disorders. Blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system related medical treatment and procedures are done by a Hematologist. In maintaining the health conditions and interpreting the results of different tests, it is the Hematologists who work with several specialists. Sepsis, which is actually a reaction to an infection and Hemophilia, a name for a genetic blood clotting disorder are managed and treated by a Hematologist as well.
Tests that are recommended before and during consultation with a hematologist are mentioned below:
When the aim is to check you for clotting and bleeding disorders, it is tests like Prothrombin time and Partial thromboplastin time that do so. The three blood cells, their characteristics and numbers are tracked through a test well known as a complete blood count. Bone marrow biopsy helps in diagnosing and monitoring several conditions like blood disorders, bone marrow disorders, some cancers and infections in the bone marrow.
You would be referred to a Hematologist from your primary care physician if you have conditions of the lymphatic system, bone marrow or blood disorders. Anemia, having less red blood cells and sickle cell anemia, when red blood cells are shaped like sickle, crescent moon are both a sign that you should see a Hematologist. Leukemia, lymphoma, or multiple myeloma (bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells) cancers also mean that you must get refer a Hematologist. It is wise to not let your symptoms worsen or linger before you go to see this specialist.
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