Polycythemia rubra vera is an increase in red blood cell volume, which can be caused by genetic conditions, chronic low oxygen levels, cancers, and tumors. Symptoms include fatigue, headaches, breathing difficulties, and chest pains. Treatment may include therapeutic phlebotomy or fluid replacement. Regular monitoring is necessary for some patients. Polycythemia rubra vera is an increase […]
Polycythemia is a disease where there are too many red blood cells, causing the blood to thicken. It can be caused by genetic abnormalities, malignancies, or oxygen deprivation. Treatment includes therapeutic phlebotomy and medication to inhibit the formation of red blood cells. Polycythemia is a disease in which there are too many red blood cells, […]
Polycythemia is a condition where there is an abnormally high volume of red blood cells. It can be caused by excess red blood cells or a decrease in blood plasma volume. Symptoms vary depending on the cause, including itching, joint pain, fatigue, and blood clots. Secondary polycythemia can be caused by hypoxic disease, genetic mutations, […]
