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Dr. Sweta Gupta, MD is a pediatric oncologist in Indianapolis, IN specializing in pediatric hematology/oncology. Dr. Sweta Gupta, MD is affiliated with IUHealth Saxony Hospital, IU Health North Hospital, IU Health Methodist, Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center (IHTC), Indiana University (IU) Health, Indiana University Health Riley Children's Hospital, Indiana University Health Morgan Hospital, St. Vincent Heart Center, St. Vincent Hospital, Carmel, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana University Health North, St. Vincent Hospital, Fishers, Independent Physicians, IU Health University and St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital.
8326 Naab Road
Indianapolis, IN 46260
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.
She completed residency at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. She is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and has a state license in Indiana.
Residency: OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria
Board Certification: American Board of Pediatrics
Licensed In: Indiana
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sweta Gupta, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
CSL Behring |
$1,250
Humate P $1,250 |
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Novo Nordisk Inc |
$15
Novoeight $15 |
Novartis Vaccines and Diagnostics Inc |
$12
Menveo $12 |
Honoraria | $1,000 |
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Food and Beverage | $242 |
Travel and Lodging | $35 |
Dr. Sweta Gupta, MD has received 76 research payments totaling $45,577.
Dr. Sweta Gupta is a pediatric hematology/oncology specialist in Indianapolis, IN. Clinical interests for Dr. Gupta include hemophilia and von willebrand disease. For her professional training, Dr. Gupta completed a residency program at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Dr. Gupta has received the following distinctions: Hemostasis and Thrombosis Research Society and American Academy of Pediatrics Foundation for Women and Girls with Bleeding Disorders. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include IUHealth Saxony Hospital, IU Health Methodist, and Indiana Hemophilia and Thrombosis Center (IHTC).