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How can I treat spurious polycythemia?
How can I treat spurious polycythemia?
How can I treat spurious polycythemia?
The most common treatment for polycythemia vera is having frequent blood withdrawals, using a needle in a vein (phlebotomy). It's the same procedure used for donating blood. This decreases your blood volume and reduces the number of excess blood cells
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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Can a person have surgery when their hemoglobin is high?
No, it is advisable to lower hemoglobin levels if the hemoglobin is too high. This specially because you are suceptible to blood clots when your hemoglobin levels are very high.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Why does cyanosis occur in polycythemia?
When the red blood cell count reaches a critical number, the flowability of the blood decreases leading to restricted blood circulation. This causes a blue coloration of the skin (cyanosis).
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
Are RBC of 5.52 and HGB of 16.7 considered as high?
Yes, it is considered slightly high. Do not neglect.
Last updated on 09 Dec 2024
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