What is the role of a haematologist and BMT Specialist in a patient's treatment journey?
From examining patients' medical conditions when primary physicians refer them to haematologists to diagnosing and treating bleeding disorders, spleen, and lymphatic system and working collaboratively with BMT specialists, both medical professionals play a vital role in patients’ recovery process.
How should I prepare for my first visit to haematologists and BMT Specialists?
You must prepare by carrying all medical reports of treatments previously undergone and a list of questions you have related to bleeding disorders, abnormalities, treatment plans, the recovery process, etc.
When should I consider seeing a haematologist and BMT Specialist?
There are no physical symptoms to determine blood disorders. However, physicians who primarily diagnose patients require reports of blood abnormalities from haematologists. Therefore, in case of severe medical conditions like lymphoma, myeloma, and clotting disorders, I prefer seeing top haematologists at Aster MIMS Hospital.
What documents should I carry on my first visit to a haematologist and BMT specialist?
To see top haematologists and BMT specialists in Kannur, patients are advised to carry their medical reports of previous treatments and surgeries undergone, genetic disorder reports, reports primary physicians provide once they are diagnosed, and results of diagnostic & imaging tests undergone.
What are the most common types of conditions that haematologists and BMT specialists treat?
The most severe and common dermatologist treatments are bleeding disorders, anaemia, leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, and clotting disorders. Similarly, a BMT specialist at Aster MIMS hospital prioritises bone marrow transplant if the condition worsens or as referred by haematologists.
What advancements or technologies are utilised by haematologists and BMT Specialists?
Aster MIMS Hospital in Kannur is equipped with advanced equipment for haematology and BMT treatments, including analysers, flow cytometers, coagulation analysers, slide stainers, central line catheters, leukapheresis machines, and specialised laboratory equipment.
What questions should you ask a haematologist and BMT Specialist?
Patients are advised to ask questions related to prior blood disorders and abnormalities identified by the physicians and their impact on their overall health. Further, questions about the root cause of the blood abnormalities, suitable treatment plans, recovery process, requirement for BMT treatments, precautions, and lifestyle changes are crucial to know.
How do a haematologist and BMT Specialist decide on a treatment plan?
Physicians primarily examine patients’ medical conditions and refer them to haematologists for detailed examinations for blood test abnormalities. Through diagnostic, complete blood count (CBC), blood smear, bone marrow aspiration, biopsy, and imaging tests, haematologists examine patients' condition and further refer them to BMT specialists of Aster MIMS Hospital in Kannur for bone marrow transplantation.
What does a haematologist and BMT Specialist do?
Haematologists specialise in diagnosing severe blood disorders that adversely affect bone marrow, spleen, and lymphatic system. A BMT specialist diagnoses patients referred by haematologists for bone marrow transplantation. Medical professionals collaborate and provide comprehensive care to patients with severe blood disorders.
What advancements or technologies are utilized by Gynaecologists?
Modern technologies are used by obstetricians; examples include genetic testing for hereditary cancers, minimally invasive surgery, 3D mammography, ultrasound imaging, and robotic-assisted procedures. These technologies make it easier to diagnose gynecological disorders, perform surgery, and provide patients with individualized care
