Hematologist ·
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital , Delhi, India
19 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: Hindi , English
Specialises in:
Patients do have many kinds of conditions which are treated by Dr. Shishir Seth and we have outlined some of them here for your convenience.:
The disorders of the lymphatic system i.e., lymph nodes, vessels and blood disorders are managed by these doctors. The three kinds of cancer for which the doctor can refer you to a Hematologist are Multiple Myeloma, Leukemia and Lymphoma. Red blood cells and Hemoglobin related conditions such as thalassemia, sickle cell anemia and anemia are also the conditions for which a Hematologist should be approached.
There are several signs and symptoms which indicate that a visit to a Hematologist is necessary.
A consultation with this doctor might become a necessity when their are symptoms like persistent fatigue, fever, night sweats.. Further, a shortness of breath and unexplained weight loss are more signs of hematological health issues. If there are few of any of these symptoms that you have then do see a hematologist immediately.
Dr. Shishir Seth'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. The doctor is very experienced, well educated and skilled in the area of his expertise.
The patients are being operated upon with the following popular procedures by Dr. Shishir Seth.
The procedures performed by the doctor are linked to treating blood related conditions. When any procedure is performed to remove the abnormal tissue and the same is done with cold, heat, lasers, or chemicals. Of the many popular procedures that are done by Hematologists, bone marrow transplant and blood transfusion are also two important ones.
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It is the work of a Hematologist to diagnose and research blood disorders and lymphatic system disorders. It is a Hematologist who resolves your issues with blood, bone marrow and lymphatic system either through medical treatment or procedures. When it comes to interpreting the various test results and monitoring the results, it is always the Hematologists who work with other specialists to do so. 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.
We bring to you the tests that are usually recommended before and during a Hematologist consultation.
Prothrombin time and partial thromboplastin time are tests that check you for clotting and bleeding disorders. 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. Multiple myeloma, leukemia or lymphoma are the cancers for which doctor will recommend that you get the right treatment and begin the process with a Hematologist at the earliest. It is wise to not let your symptoms worsen or linger before you go to see this specialist.
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