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Dr. Sweta L. Gupta, MD is a pediatric oncologist in Indianapolis, IN specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology. She graduated from Medical College Baroda. Dr. Sweta L. Gupta, MD is affiliated with Ascension St. Vincent Fishers, Ascension St. Vincent Carmel, Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center, Ascension St. Vincent Evansville, Ascension, Innovative Hematology, Inc., Ascension St. Vincent Hospital - Indianapolis and Ascension St. Vincent - Seton.
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. Sweta L. Gupta, MD graduated from Medical College Baroda. She completed residency at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics American Board of Pediatrics | Hematology-Oncology and has a state license in Indiana.
Medical School: Medical College Baroda
Residency: OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics American Board of Pediatrics | Hematology-Oncology
Licensed In: Indiana
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sweta L. Gupta, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,250
Humate P $1,250 |
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DOPTELET $123 |
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Novoeight $15 |
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Menveo $12 |
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Dr. Sweta L. Gupta, MD has received 76 research payments totaling $45,577.
Dr. Sweta Gupta is a specialist in pediatric hematology/oncology in Indianapolis, IN. In addition to English, Dr. Gupta (or staff) speaks Hindi. In her practice, she is particularly interested in hemophilia and von willebrand disease. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include IUHealth Saxony Hospital, Ascension St. Vincent Fishers, and Ascension St. Vincent Carmel. After completing medical school at Medical College Baroda, Dr. Gupta performed her residency at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria.
