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Dr. Sujir Pritha Suresh Nayak, MD is a neonatologist in Dallas, TX specializing in neonatology. She graduated from Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College in 2004 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Sujir Pritha Suresh Nayak, MD is affiliated with Children's Health (Texas), CHRISTUS Health, Children's Health System and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
1935 Medical District Drive
Dallas, TX 75235
5323 Harry Hines Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75390
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.
Hydrocephalus
Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.
Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.
In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.
Dr. Sujir Pritha Suresh Nayak, MD graduated from Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College in 2004. She completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics/Neonatal-Perinatal and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College (2004)
Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals (2010)
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics/Neonatal-Perinatal
Licensed In: New York
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Dr. Sujir Nayak's area of specialization is neonatology. Clinical interests for Dr. Nayak include cystic fibrosis (CF), necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), and syphilis. She attended Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and then went on to complete her residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. Dr. Nayak has received the distinction of Mentor Award 2018, Frisco Independent School District, Frisco, Texas. Dr. Nayak is professionally affiliated with Children's Health (Texas) and UT Southwestern Medical Center.