Plain-language articles about blood disorders, written by Dr. Disha Kakar for Indian patients. Published every 3 days.
Thalassaemia is one of the most common genetic blood disorders in India — 1 in 8 people in some states carry the gene without knowing it. In this post I explain what it is, how carrier testing works, and what your options are if both partners carry the trait.
Read ArticleA low haemoglobin or high WBC count in a routine blood test can send anyone into panic mode. But most CBC abnormalities have straightforward explanations. Here's how I walk through a CBC with patients and when you actually need to see a haematologist.
Read ArticleAnaemia affects nearly 57% of Indian women. Iron deficiency is by far the most common cause — but not all anaemia is iron deficiency, and not all iron deficiency needs the same treatment. I explain the difference and what to ask your doctor.
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