A haematologist treats diseases of the blood, bone marrow and lymph glands – in adults and children.
See a haematologist if you have
- Anaemia that does not improve after 2–3 months of iron
- Low platelets or white cells on a blood test
- Easy bruising, bleeding gums, heavy periods, or bleeding after dental work
- A blood clot in the leg or lungs, especially without an obvious cause
- Enlarged glands, liver or spleen
- A family history of thalassaemia, sickle cell disease or haemophilia
About Dr. Shruti Toshniwal
MBBS (LTMMC, Sion), MD Paediatrics and DM Clinical Haematology (Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai), MUHS gold medallist. She treats blood disorders and blood cancers in adults and children and provides bone marrow transplant consultation.
Tips for patients with blood disorders
- Keep all your blood reports in one file – trends matter
- Do not take repeated blood transfusions or iron without finding the cause
- Take medicines regularly and keep follow-up appointments
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