Pediatric haematology deals with blood conditions in children. The most common is anaemia, often caused by iron deficiency, but others include inherited conditions such as thalassaemia and sickle cell disease, as well as bleeding or clotting disorders.

A child with anaemia may look pale, tire easily, eat poorly or have poor school performance. Easy bruising, frequent nosebleeds or bleeding that is difficult to stop need evaluation. The doctor orders a blood count and other tests to find the cause, since treatment depends on it.

Iron deficiency is treated with iron supplements and diet changes. Inherited blood disorders need regular monitoring and sometimes transfusions, and families receive genetic and practical guidance.

Pediatric haematology services at Apex include:

• Anaemia Evaluation and Treatment: Blood tests to find the cause of low haemoglobin, with iron, vitamin supplements and dietary guidance, and a repeat count to confirm recovery.
• Bleeding and Bruising Assessment: Evaluation of easy bruising, nosebleeds and prolonged bleeding with clotting tests, followed by a treatment and safety plan.
• Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Care: Diagnosis, monitoring of haemoglobin and organ health, and transfusion support for children with inherited blood disorders.
• Unexplained Fever and Blood Count Changes: Assessment of abnormal blood counts or persistent fever, with repeat tests or referral for further evaluation where needed.