Question 1

In which part of the blood hemoglobin is present?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

Why does polycythemia vera cause itchiness?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

How can polycythemia vera result in sideroblastic anaemia?

Accepted Answer

Polycythemia vera result in sideroblastic anemia because the marrow can no longer produce blood cells resulting in low levels of healthy functioning red blood cells causing anemia, platelets (thrombocytopenia) and white blood cells (leukopenia).

Question 4

How does polycythemia vera lead to thrombocytopenia?

Accepted Answer

Thrombocytopenia could be due to an increased platelet aggregation and adhesion caused by hyperviscosity. The marrow can no longer produces blood cells resulting in low levels of healthy, functioning red blood cells which causes anemia, platelets (thrombocytopenia) and white blood cells (leukopenia).

Question 5

How to know if I have polycythemia?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Yes, it is considered slightly high. Do not neglect.

In which part of the blood hemoglobin is present?

In which part of the blood hemoglobin is present?

Related Questions

Why does polycythemia vera cause itchiness?

How can polycythemia vera result in sideroblastic anaemia?

How does polycythemia vera lead to thrombocytopenia?

How to know if I have polycythemia?

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

HEMOGLOBIN (Hb)

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