Hematologist ·
Manipal Hospitals Goa, Dona Paula , Panjim, India
10 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Specialises in:
Here are some of the many kinds of issues that patients are affected with treated by Dr. Mahadeva Swamy B C.:
These doctors are known to manage the treatment of blood disorders and those of the lymphatic system i.e., vessels and lymph nodes. You can be referred to a Hematologist when you are suffering from Multiple Myeloma (bone marrow, lymph nodes, or white blood cells cancer), Lymphoma (cancer of lymph nodes and vessels) and Leukemia (cancer of blood cells) respectively. You can also approach a Hematologist in case of blood conditions like sickle cell anemia, anemia and thalassemia.
There are several signs and symptoms which indicate that a visit to a Hematologist is necessary.
Persistent fatigue, fever, night sweats are few common symptoms of a condition which may make a trip to this doctor necessary.. Continuous yet unexplained weight loss and shortness of breath are also indicators of issues with a hematological background. If there are few of any of these symptoms that you have then do see a hematologist immediately.
Dr. Mahadeva Swamy B C's operating and consulting hours are from 9 am to 1 pm on Sunday and 9 am to 6 pm on all the weekdays till Saturday. Well educated, skilled and having long term experience are all qualities that the doctor possesses.
The patients are being operated upon with the following popular procedures by Dr. Mahadeva Swamy B C.
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. Also, when bone marrow transplant or blood transfusion is to be performed then Hematologists come into the picture.
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It is the work of a Hematologist to diagnose and research blood disorders and lymphatic system disorders. Related medical treatment and procedures for blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system are the responsibility of a Hematologist. The doctors also work in tandem with some other specialists to manage your condition or to interpret the test results for you. Hemophilia, blood clotting disorder which is genetic and Sepsis, known reaction to an infection are all conditions whose treatment is found with a Hematologist.
Here is a list of tests that are important prior to and during a consultation with a hematologist.
To keep a check on how well the treatments, medications are working and also the details of the bleeding disorders or clotting disorders, Prothrombin time and Partial thromboplastin time tests are performed. All three blood cells related characteristics and numbers are monitored through a test called as a complete blood count. When it comes to monitoring and diagnosing the various conditions that can affect the bone marrow like blood disorders, bone marrow disorders, some cancers and infections in the bone marrow, bone marrow biopsy really helps.
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. Sickle cell anemia, when red blood cells are shaped like sickle, crescent moon and Anemia, having less red blood cells are both reasons for you to confer with 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. As soon as the symptoms become more obvious you must go to see this specialist.
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