Hematology
What is Hematology?
Hematology is the branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders related to the blood and blood-forming organs. Hematologists focus on diseases and conditions affecting the blood cells, bone marrow, spleen, and lymph nodes. Some common conditions treated by hematologists include:
- Anemia
- Bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia)
- Blood cancers (e.g., leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma)
- Blood clotting disorders
- Bone marrow failure
- Hemoglobinopathies (e.g., sickle cell disease)
- Immunodeficiency disorders
- Platelet disorders
- Sickle cell disease
- Thrombosis and thrombophilia
