Internal medicine, or internal diseases, has many branches. Hematology is just one of them. It has taken its place among the branches that deal with cancer. These diseases include:

• It is the field of study of diseases occurring in the bone marrow.
• Diseases occurring in blood-forming organs are also evaluated (e.g. spleen).
• Finally, diseases in the lymph nodes are also examined.

Because blood diseases are involved, blood tests are taken and results are obtained through laboratory testing. For example, blood tests are also included in cases of blood infections. Bone marrow examinations are also performed for some diseases.

Initially, investigations are conducted for leukemias. It is possible to diagnose leukemia by examining blood cells. Therefore, it is one of the branches of medicine used for both chronic and acute leukemias. It's important to note that symptoms include high fever, bleeding, or enlarged glands, if present. In addition to these,

Hematology comes into play to assess the possibility of anemia in those who present with complaints of palpitations and chest tightness.

 The hematology branch  also deals with complaints of low leukocyte count.

Lymphomas are evaluated by hematology as a result of complaints such as weight loss and sweating.

What is a Hematologist?

Specialists/doctors who examine and treat blood diseases and cancers originating from the bone marrow are called hematologists.

Hematology is the branch of Internal Medicine that deals with blood disorders. It examines diseases originating in blood-forming organs such as the bone marrow, spleen, and lymph nodes. This department performs blood tests on patients to diagnose diseases. However, bone marrow examinations may also be performed when necessary.