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The Department of Haematology at Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, Kolkata, caters to individuals of all ages diagnosed with various blood disorders, from simple to complex cases, including blood cancers of early, advanced, and recurrent stages. The facility boasts leading-edge technologies to address, treat, and offer post-procedural care, ensuring patients receive comprehensive and advanced medical interventions tailored to their specific conditions and needs.
Manipal Hospital’s Hematology department, along with its research centre provides the best possible care for patients suffering from chronic or acute blood disorders. The department has experience treating both adult and paediatric cases. Our specialized hemato-oncologists are well-experienced in stem cell transplantation. Nurses and ancillary staff at Manipal Hospital are trained to handle patients of all age groups who are suffering from blood disorders. We follow stringent protocols while handling central venous access devices. Our team of multidisciplinary hemato-oncologists, infectious disease specialists, lab hemato-pathologists, lab technicians and excellent surgeons ensure the utmost overall care is provided to patients. We handle emergency cases and are available 24/7.
Consult our Hematologic Disease Treatment Hospital in Kolkata if you need treatment and care for blood disorders and cancer.
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The Department of Haematology at Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, comprises a multidisciplinary team that consists of haematological consultants, surgeons, and skilled nurses. The team often collaborates with other departments to address disorders such as sickle cell anaemia, thalassemia, and leukaemia.
Manipal Hospitals Broadway has various technologies with advanced capabilities, such as blood gas analysers, HbA1c machines, cell counter machines, microscopes, and centrifuges. The facility is also provisioned with several diagnostic tools for precise diagnosis, facilitating early interventions, which include performing a complete blood cell count (CBC), prothrombin time (PT), partial thromboplastin, bone marrow biopsy, and imaging scans like positron emission tomography (PET) scan, computed tomography (CT) scan, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.
The symptoms of haematological disorders vary based on the specific blood component, i.e., red blood cells (RBC), white blood cells (WBC), or platelets, and the organs that are impacted, the seriousness, and the extent of the condition. Usual symptoms may include:
Fever
Shortness of breath
Extreme or light headache, or dizziness
Recurring infections
Fatigue
Impaired wound healing
Swollen lymph nodes
Increased heartbeat
Weakness and muscle
Pale colour skin (Pallor)
Abnormal clot formation due to thrombocythemia (increase in platelets)
Genetic testing is pivotal in assessing the chances of developing genetic disorders, as well as in screening and guiding medical interventions. Genetic testing aids in confirming several disorders, such as sickle cell anaemia, haemophilia, and thalassemia, and assists in determining the risks of passing a genetic disorder or family history. Moreover, genetic testing helps in prenatal testing to evaluate any possible genetic abnormalities in the foetus. It also helps in identifying any genetic or metabolic disorders in newborn babies, facilitating parents to allow early intervention and care. Genetic testing also plays a crucial role in Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART), where abnormal embryos are identified through genetic assays, enabling embryologists to transfer genetically normal embryos.
Following proper nutrition and diet helps in maintaining platelet count. Your haematologist will tailor an individualised diet plan in case you have thrombocytopenia. General instructions, however, include:
Consuming foods that include folate, and vitamin B12, such as beef liver, black-eyes peas, and fish
Supplements like chlorella, melatonin, and papaya leaf extract
Avoiding supplements like ginseng, niacin, and ginkgo
Avoiding cheese, milk, juices and other unpasteurised dairy products
Avoiding vegetables or fruits that cannot be peeled
During your initial consultations with a haematologist, your onset of symptoms, medical history, general condition, family history, or past consultations, if any, are discussed. Your haematologist will check for any physical signs, such as enlarged lymph nodes under your armpit or on your neck region, colour of your skin, or any abnormal bruisings. Depending on your symptoms and physical examination, your haematologist may suggest specific imaging and diagnostic tests to obtain an accurate diagnosis. If a diagnosis is made or suspected, an appropriate treatment plan is crafted according to your needs and condition. Your haematologist will also schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your progress, discuss any risks or complications of treatment, and recommend medications.
Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) involve a group of diseases caused by a decrease in the production of blood cells in the bone marrow, leading to low blood cell counts. Immature, new blood cells are produced by bone marrow and are matured over time. In myelodysplastic syndrome, these new blood cells either die or do not mature, manifesting symptoms, such as fatigue or infections. MDS is generally considered a type of cancer, and treatment usually includes drug therapy, supportive care, or chemotherapy with stem cell transplantation. The key difference between myelodysplastic syndromes, and blood disorders is that the former is caused due to bone marrow disorders, while the latter could be due to immune system dysfunction, infections, deficiency in nutrition, or environmental factors.
Bone Marrow Transplantation is usually done as a last resort for individuals with extreme cases of blood disorders, such as advanced stages of leukaemia. Complications that could arise during or after the procedure include:
Chronic graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) occurs when transplanted cells attack the recipient's tissues or organs, impairing their immune system because the new cells fail to recognise the recipient's tissues or organs.
Thrombocytopenia and low red blood cell count, lead to abnormal bleeding
Damage to the kidneys or liver can occur as a result of standard treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Severe immunosuppression, thereby increasing the risk for infections, secondary malignancies, or relapse
It is important to understand that the benefits of Bone Marrow transplantation outweigh the risks associated with it. Your haematologist will provide you with post-care instructions after the procedure and assess your progress by scheduling follow-up appointments.
You can book an appointment with a specialist at the Department of Haematology at Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, Kolkata, by phone or by visiting our website.
Manipal is the blood disorder treatment hospital in Kolkata. Our haematologists/oncologists specialize in preventing & treating blood disorders and diseases.