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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 19 May 2023

How can I treat spurious polycythemia?

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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 19 May 2023

Is high hemoglobin level dangerous? Why?

Yes, constant high levels of hemoglobin occurs due to lack of oxygen in the blood. It is dangerous because it can cause blood clots.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

In which part of the blood hemoglobin is present?

About 70 percent of your body's iron is found in the red blood cells of your blood called hemoglobin and in muscle cells called myoglobin.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

What are elevated hemoglobin and hemocrit?

Both the hemoglobin and the hematocrit are based on whole blood and are therefore dependent on plasma volume. If a patient is severely dehydrated, the hemoglobin and hematocrit will appear higher than if the patient had sufficient water. However, if the patient is fluid overloaded, they will be lower than their actual level.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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How can I treat spurious polycythemia?

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How can I treat spurious polycythemia?

Are RBC of 5.52 and HGB of 16.7 considered as high?

Is high hemoglobin level dangerous? Why?

In which part of the blood hemoglobin is present?

What are elevated hemoglobin and hemocrit?

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