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What is hemoglobin E disease?

Hemoglobin E (HbE) is an extremely common structural hemoglobin variant that occurs at high frequencies throughout many Asian countries. It is a beta-hemoglobin variant, which is produced at a slightly reduced rate and hence has the phenotype of a mild form of beta thalassemia.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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How to know if I have polycythemia?

If your doctor suspects that you have polycythemia vera, he or she might recommend collecting a sample of your bone marrow through a bone marrow aspiration or biopsy

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Why does polycythemia vera cause itchiness?

Research has shown that people with Polycythemia tend to have higher levels of mast cells in their blood. Mast cells are involved in the immune system's allergic response. They release histamines, which cause allergic symptoms, including itching skin

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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Does low hemoglobin cause hypertension?

Yes, both low or high hemoglobin count are associated with cardiovascular risks and hypertension.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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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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How do I to treat high hemoglobin?

One can check with the doctor if excess red blood cells need to be removed from the body. Otherwise change in diet can also help in reducing high amounts of hemoglobin such as eating nuts and legumes daily.

Last updated on 09 Dec 2024

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