Leukemia (leukemia) in children
Leukemia is a disease of the hematopoietic system, in which the blood cells do not mature, whereby the abnormal cells appear. Due to the failure of the hematopoietic system, neighboring organs, and tissues, the lymphatic system fail. When the doctor discovered the pathology in the child, he proceeds to her immediate treatment.
Why the disease occurs
Experts can not tell the exact cause of the disease. However, they are the following factor risks:
- Genetic predisposition;
- The presence of chronic infections;
- Exposure to chemicals;
- Exposure to radiation exposure.
Symptomatology of the disease.
If you notice from your child’s manifestation of the following symptoms, you should immediately contact the child’s doctor:
- pale skin;
- Increase in body temperature;
- Loss of appetite;
- Weight loss;
- Severe weakness;
- The appearance of bumps and bruises;
- The occurrence of bleeding and others.
The skilled person will conduct a comprehensive examination of the body and appoint an individual scheme of therapy.
Diagnosis and treatment of the disease at Tel Aviv Medical Clinic
In our clinic, there is a team of real professionals who know how to establish friendly contact with the child. Thanks to the modern equipment of our department, it is possible to identify pathology at an early stage and to prescribe the correct treatment. Our staff provides round-the-clock care and control to small patients.
The clinic has a support center for parents and children, where you can get a qualified help from psychologists and speech specialists. Our employees help to contact charitable foundations with which we cooperate.
Before prescribing an individual therapy program, the doctor carries out a comprehensive examination:
- Analysis of blood and urine;
- Puncture of the bone marrow;
- ultrasound of the internal organs;
- MRI or CT scan and others.
It is worth noting that we have established tariffs at the level of the state. So you get the full range of services at an acceptable price. Our doctors manage to help even in the most challenging situations.
As a treatment, the specialist will offer to undergo drug therapy, chemotherapy, targeted treatment. And he will also perform surgery and radiation exposure as necessary.