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Benign Hematologic Disorders is a condition in which there is an imbalance in the blood, causing various symptoms and health concerns. Blood disorders can affect the red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets, each playing a different role in the body’s overall function. These disorders are generally non-cancerous and can be managed through blood disorder treatment options based on the type, severity, and the patient’s overall health.
The required blood disorder treatment is planned out according to a number of factors, including:
- Diagnosis of the type of Benign Hematologic Disorder
- The severity of the condition
- The patient’s overall health and wellbeing
- The treatment option preferred by the patient
What Are Benign Hematologic Disorders?
In general, blood disorders are conditions that affect the various components of the blood. These include the red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, and platelets. All these components have different functions:
- White blood cells aid in fighting infection
- Red blood cells transport oxygen throughout the body
- Platelets aid in blood clotting
- Plasma circulates the blood cells to the tissues of the body
Benign Hematologic Disorders are blood conditions that are either treatable/curable, do not affect the lifespan of the patient, or are chronic and can be managed without affecting the lifespan of the patient.
Some of the common Benign Hematologic Disorders include:
- Anemia: This condition occurs when the blood red cell count is quite low. There are different types of anemia, including:
- Sickle Cell Anemia: Known also as sickle cell disease (SCD), this is a genetic blood disorder in which the blood lacks enough healthy red blood cells.
- Iron Deficiency Anemia: Caused by insufficient iron, leading to less hemoglobin in the body.
- Chronic Disease Anemia: Occurs in people with chronic illnesses like kidney disease.
- Aplastic Anemia: Caused by an inability of the bone marrow to produce sufficient red blood cells.
- Pernicious Anemia: Caused by an autoimmune disorder, preventing the absorption of Vitamin B12.
- Hemophilia: A rare blood disorder where the blood is unable to clot properly due to low levels of clotting factors.
- Thalassemia: A genetic blood disorder caused by insufficient hemoglobin.
- Clotting Disorders: Conditions where the blood is unable to clot effectively, causing bleeding risks.
- Von Willebrand Disease (VWD): A genetic blood disorder where the blood does not clot properly.
Symptoms of Benign Hematologic Disorders
Common symptoms of non-cancerous blood disorders include:
- Pale skin
- Shortness of breath
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weight loss
- Severe fatigue
- Cold hands and feet
- Irregular heartbeat
- Fever and chills
- Chest pain
- Night sweats
- Changes in appetite
- Consistent infectious illnesses
- Feelings of ill health
Diagnosis of Benign Hematologic Disorders
The only way to make a definitive diagnosis of any blood disorder is through a blood test known as CBC (Complete Blood Count). The test is used to determine the complete count of the white and red blood cells, and the plasma. Additionally, a sample of the bone marrow (bone marrow biopsy) may be taken for examination to determine why the blood cells may be unusual.
Other tests include:
- Blood cell count
- Blood screening
- Biopsy
- Blood enzyme tests
Blood Disorder Treatment
Treatment of benign hematologic disorders is dependent on the type of blood disorder, the severity of the condition, and the overall health condition of the patient. There are a number of blood disorder treatment options and therapies aimed at completely treating the condition or managing the symptoms, especially in cases where there is no known cure for the disease.
Treatment options include:
- Blood transfusion: This is usually recommended for patients who have severe anemia. However, if the anemia is due to an underlying condition like kidney disease or infection, then the underlying disorder is treated first.
- Phlebotomy: For Benign Hematologic Disorders where there is an over-production of blood cells, a phlebotomy procedure is recommended. This carefully removes units of blood to maintain normal blood cell counts, reducing risks of heart attack, stroke, or blood clotting.
- Therapy for Coagulation Disorders: For conditions like hemophilia, treatment involves replacing missing clotting factors or increasing the levels of clotting proteins.
- Infusion Therapy: Specialized drugs are delivered intravenously for conditions where platelets have been destroyed or the immune system is compromised.
- Medication: For anemia caused by nutritional deficiencies, oral iron tablets, folic acid, and vitamin B12 injections are commonly prescribed.
Next Steps
At King’s Cancer Care Centre, we focus on offering exemplary service for the diagnosis and blood disorder treatment. From initial consultation through to final diagnosis, treatment, and beyond, our multidisciplinary team of expert doctors and nurses, are here to offer tailored management and treatment of anemia and other Benign Hematologic Disorders, and to answer any questions that you may have throughout your time with us. Whatever you need us for, we’re only a phone call away.
