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Dr. Neeraja Swaminathan, MBBS, MD is a pediatric oncologist in Nashville, TN specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology. She graduated from Kilpauk Medical College in 2007 and has 19 years of experience. Dr. Neeraja Swaminathan, MBBS, MD is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt.
Hemophilia
Hemophilia is a bleeding disorder in which blood cannot clot normally. After an injury, people who have hemophilia bleed longer because they lack certain blood proteins that are responsible for clotting, called clotting factors. Some hemophiliacs are mildly deficient in this protein, so they bleed only when injured or after surgery. Those who are severely deficient, however, may experience symptoms of spontaneous bleeding, including the following:
Most people with hemophilia have a family history of the disorder, though about 30% do not. The most common forms are hemophilia A (classic hemophilia) and hemophilia B (Christmas disease). Hemophilia A and B share certain characteristics, but different genes are involved. Acquired hemophilia is very rare and has been linked to autoimmune conditions, cancer, and multiple sclerosis.
Hemophilia may be diagnosed using a blood test. If there is family history of the disorder, testing may be done prenatally. Treatment involves regular intravenous replacement of clotting factors, which may be produced in a laboratory (recombinant) or come from blood donors. For people with milder forms of the disease, a hormone called desmopressin may stimulate the body to produce clotting factors. Other drug therapies include medications that help slow the breakdown of blood clots and medications that are applied directly to the wound to promote clotting.
Living with hemophilia can be challenging, but simple things may help prevent excessive bleeding. For example, choosing activities like walking or swimming over contact sports can prevent injuries and strengthen muscles while protecting the joints. Chances for bleeding may also be reduced by making sure that children wear helmets and elbow pads during activities like bicycle rides.
Dr. Neeraja Swaminathan, MBBS, MD graduated from Kilpauk Medical College in 2007. She completed residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. She is certified by the Pediatric Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology and has a state license in Michigan.
Medical School: Kilpauk Medical College (2007)
Residency: Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center (2011)
Board Certification: Pediatric Anesthesiology - American Board of Anesthesiology (2012)
Licensed In: Michigan
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VAXNEUVANCE $144 |
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CRESTOR $69 |
SYMBICORT $16 |
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FLUZONE QIV $14 |
ADACEL $12 |
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XIFAXAN 550 MG TABLETS $19 |
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Dr. Neeraja Swaminathan is a Nashville, TN physician who specializes in pediatric hematology/oncology. She studied medicine at Kilpauk Medical College. Dr. Swaminathan's training includes residency programs at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center and Nassau University Medical Center. Areas of particular interest for Dr. Swaminathan include cancer, hemostasis, and thrombosis (blood clots). Dr. Swaminathan (or staff) speaks Spanish, Tamil, and Hindi. She is affiliated with Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Swaminathan is currently accepting new patients at her office in Nashville, TN.
