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Erythrocytosis, sometimes called polycythaemia, means having a high concentration of red blood cells in your blood.

primary erythrocytosis – there's a problem in the cells produced by the bone marrow that become red blood cells; the most common type is known as polycythaemia vera Make an appointment to see your GP if you have persistent symptoms of erythrocytosis. These include: Apparent erythrocytosis is often caused by being overweight, smoking, drinking too much alcohol or taking certain medicines – including diuretics (tablets for high blood pressure that make you pee more).

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Seek medical help immediately if you or someone you're with shows signs of DVT or a pulmonary embolism. These include: Absolute erythrocytosis" is where your body produces too many red blood cells. There are 2 main types: The only additional costs to this vis vest will be your customised logo price + vat that you will be able to see as you add your logo then put items in your basket to see the great discounts.

interferon – this medicine is given by injection into the abdomen or thigh 1 to 3 times a week. You can inject it yourself at home once you've become familiar with how to do it. Interferon has the advantage that it can be taken in pregnancy, but it may cause unpleasant side effects, such as hair loss and flu-like symptomsBut, if you have a high red blood cell count, it’s always a good idea to have additional testing done. This way, your healthcare provider can find the cause and determine if treatment is necessary. Can I prevent elevated red blood cells? If you have polycythemia vera (a rare type of blood cancer), your healthcare provider may prescribe a medicine called hydroxyurea. This will help slow your body’s production of red blood cells. You’ll need to see your provider regularly while taking hydroxyurea to be sure your red blood cell level doesn’t drop too low. Often, people with polycythemia vera also undergo routine blood withdrawals (therapeutic phlebotomy) to keep their red blood cell count under control. Should I worry if my red blood cell count is high? Although caused by a genetic change, polycythaemia vera isn't usually inherited. Most cases develop later in life. The average age at diagnosis is 60. Secondary erythrocytosis secondary erythrocytosis – too many red blood cells are produced as the result of an underlying condition How often this is needed will be different for each person. At first, you may need the treatment every week, but once your erythrocytosis is under control you should need it less often.