Common symptoms of blood disorders

Symptoms may include one or more of the following:

Red blood cell disorders

If you do not have enough healthy red blood cells to carry oxygen to your organs, you may feel cold, tired or weak, and experience shortness of breath and headaches.

White blood cell disorders

You may feel ill or feverish and will be at increased risk of developing infections.

Platelet disorders

You may have trouble with bleeding or clotting after injury or surgery, bruise easily, experience heavy menstrual bleeding or skin rash.

Diagnosis and specialised treatments

Haematological tests can help diagnose anaemia, infection, haemophilia, blood clotting disorders, and leukaemia.

Many blood diseases, some of which would have been terminal 20 years ago, can today be cured or successfully managed with new innovative therapies.

More accurate diagnoses and optimal treatment of haematological disorders are achieved thanks to the availability of a range of treatment modalities including new drugs, stem cell transplantation, targeted treatments, immunotherapy and other treatment options.

Haematological conditions are often multifaceted and may require a specialised multidisciplinary team approach within an appropriately equipped haematology centre to achieve the best possible outcomes.