Question 1

why would i be referred to a hematologist?

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Abnormal blood count: Abnormal test results, usuallt abnormal blood count may prompt a referral to a hemtologist. This may be a low or high red blood cell, white blood cell or platelet count.

Question 2

why is someone referred to a hematologist and what do they do?

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Abnormal blood test: Usually due to abnormal blood test result- high or low white blood cells, hemoglobin, or platelets.  Blood clotting or bleeding problems are also treated by hematologists.  Finally, blood cancers such as leukemia or lymphoma may also be treated by a hematologist.

Question 3

i have had 2 idiopathic uedvts and have been referred to a hematologist. what will he?

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The specialist will: Further do workup to check for genetic causes of DVT including deficiencies in protein c , protein s and Antithrombin 3. Small trauma to blood vessels from strenuous exercise may sometimes cause uedvt. Hopefully all goes well with you. May god bless you!                 http://m.Circ.Ahajournals.Org/content/106/14/1874.Full.

Question 4

my son is being referred to a hematologist. he has low rbcs and low reticulyte count after 2weeks of iron drops. should i be worried?

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He's getting: an anemia work up.  Loss of blood is one issue, iron given, low retic count my indicate lack of production, a bone marrow is one of the next test to see if other cells (whites and platelet) are working.

Question 5

when should someone be referred to a hematologist/oncologist?

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Trust ur primary doc: Hematologist are doctors that specialize in diagnosing &amp; treating blood diseases (like anemia &amp; others). Oncologist specialize in diagnosis &amp; treatment of cancer, including blood-borne cancers (leukemia, lymphoma). Oftentimes referrals are prompted by abnormal blood tests but it is best if there r symptoms; trust ur primary doc to refer u if it demands (unusual wt loss/fatigue, no resp to treatmen

Question 6

i have been referred to a hematologist by my pcp due to low white and red blood counts.  what can i expect?

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Double checking: I think initially your hematologist will want to double check your blood counts. If they are persistently low, they will discuss with you what the potential causes are and what further tests could be done to sort them out. Good luck.

Question 7

i've had my spleen removed due to a pancreatic cyst but have not been referred to a hematologist, is this advised or unnecessary?

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Penumovac: Incidental removal of spleen by itself does not require consultation by a hematologist. However, you should get vaccine for pneumococcal organisms.
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Question 8

i just checked my health summary online and the doctor noted hyperglobulinemia and monoclonal gammopathies.i am also referred to a hematologist. what could be its meaning?

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Monoclonal spike: It means that your blood show high abnormal proteins. Monoclonal means one type of b cells are produced by your excessively on lab electrophoresis method. These b type may have different presentation like benign gammapathy, lymphoma, leukemia or plasma cell-multiple myeloma. Hematologist would do bone marrow & aspiration to find out, which one of the above mentioned cell you have. Thanks.

Question 9

i was referred to a hematologist because of low wbc's and anemia. does this mean they think i have cancer?

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Specialist for Blood: Hematologists are specialists for blood disorders which can be benign or Malignant. A detailed CBC(complete blood count) is the first test to show the nature of the problem....so send us the results of your blood counts and we can address your question better. Low counts can be caused by many different diseases, cancer can be one cause for low production of blood cells, causing low counts.

Question 10

an apparent polyclonal gammopathy: iga. kappa and lambda typing appear increased. what does this mean? im being referred to a hematologist, do i have cancer?

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: Discuss with Hematologist and your Drs.. Why was the test done?  Don't know enough details to be able to help.

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I have had 2 idiopathic uedvts and have been referred to a hematologist. what will he?

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My son is being referred to a hematologist. he has low rbcs and low reticulyte count after 2weeks of iron drops. should i be worried?

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When should someone be referred to a hematologist/oncologist?

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I have been referred to a hematologist by my pcp due to low white and red blood counts. what can i expect?

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I've had my spleen removed due to a pancreatic cyst but have not been referred to a hematologist, is this advised or unnecessary?

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I just checked my health summary online and the doctor noted hyperglobulinemia and monoclonal gammopathies.i am also referred to a hematologist. what could be its meaning?

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I was referred to a hematologist because of low wbc's and anemia. does this mean they think i have cancer?

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An apparent polyclonal gammopathy: iga. kappa and lambda typing appear increased. what does this mean? im being referred to a hematologist, do i have cancer?

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