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What are elevated hemoglobin and hemocrit?

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 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 19 May 2023

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My haemoglobin is 18.4, is it dangerous?

Yes, it is on the higher side and you may be suceptible to bruising and blood clots.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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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 19 May 2023

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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 19 May 2023

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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 19 May 2023

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