Hematology In Montreal

What Is Hematology?

Hematology is the medical specialty that studies blood and its diseases. This includes looking at blood cells, hematopoietic organs (bone marrow, lymph nodes and spleen) or blood coagulation factors. Hematopoietic organs play an important role in the immune system, oxygenation and coagulation.

Blood and hematopoietic system problems should not be taken lightly. Indeed, they can have a big impact on your overall health. For this reason, it is recommended that you consult a qualified hematology specialist known as a hematologist, to test, diagnose and treat your condition and ensure that you are able to resume your active life normally. At Union MD we have hematologists and knowledgeable people who can handle a wide range of related issues. They will provide honest advice and support all patients impartially and professionally.

What is Hematologist?

A hematologist is a doctor specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases that affect the blood, bone marrow, lymphatic tissue, spleen, etc. These diseases usually have an impact on red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.

Our Hematologist will carry out several blood tests to examine different aspects of the blood. We will also monitor your general health and well-being carefully to come up with an accurate diagnosis. Once we have all the information, our specialist will come up with a treatment plan to help you recover fully from the ailment. Some treatments are easy and include short term oral medication or supplements. Other treatments are intense and invasive like chemotherapy or other medications.

What Kind of Diseases Does Hematologist Treat?

1. RED BLOOD CELLS DISEASES

• Anemia – When the patient has a lack of red blood cells in their blood
• Polycythemia – When the patient’s body overproduces red blood cells
• Hemoglobinopathy – When the patient’s hemoglobin takes on an abnormal form (sickle cell anemia, thalassemia, etc.)
• Abnormalities in red blood cell shape (spherocytosis, elliptocytosis, micro/macrocystosis, etc.)

2. WHITE BLOOD CELLS DISEASES

• Leukemia – Leukemia is cancer that occurs if there’s an overproduction of leucocytes. It can also happen if there’s some abnormality during the formation of blood cells.
• Leukopenia – When there’s a lack of white blood cells in the body
• Leukocytosis – If the patient’s body overproduces white blood cells
• White Blood Cell shape abnormalities (dysplasia)

3. PLATELETS DISEASES

• Thrombocytosis – Patients suffering from this condition have too many platelets in their blood.
• Thrombocytopenia – Patients suffering from this condition have a lack of platelets in their blood.
• Platelet Function Disorders – Patients suffering from this condition have normal levels of platelets, but these platelets don’t function as expected.

4. HEMATOLOGICAL PRE-CANCERS

• Myelodysplastic Syndrome – Cancer where blood cells do not mature to a healthy stage.
• Myeloproliferative Neoplasia – Where red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets are overproduced from the bone marrow.
• Chronic Leukemia – Too many lymphocytes are produced from the bone marrow.

5. IRON DISORDERS

• Hyperferritinemia – When there is too much ferritin in the blood.
• Hemochromatosis – When your body stores too much iron in your organs from the food you eat.
• Hemosiderosis – When there is too much hemosiderin in the blood.

6. COAGULATION DISORDERS

• Thrombophilia – When clots form easily in your blood.
• Hemophilia – When your blood clots abnormally and you bleed easier/longer when injured.

7. OTHER DISORDERS

• Monoclonal Gammopathy – When there is unusual proteins found in the blood.
• Multiple Myeloma – When cancer develops in your plasma cells (white blood cells)
• Splenomegaly – Enlarged spleen
• Lymphadenopathy – Enlarged lymph nodes
• Lyctic bone lesions

A Hematologist diagnoses all of these diseases and offers an effective treatment plan. The treatment approach varies from one patient to another based on their diseases, symptoms, and general well-being.

Our experienced and qualified Hematologist will study your reports carefully and offer straightforward advice. We are always honest and compassionate when dealing with patients. You will get consistent and reliable support from our staff every time you visit us. We encourage patients to get their blood and lymphatic system tested regularly to avoid issues down the line.

If you want to know more or want to book a Hematologist in Montreal, don’t hesitate to contact us at Union MD immediately at 514 400 3291. Our team offers the latest testing and compassionate advice on all medical matters.