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 12 Dec 2024
The early signs of polycythemia vera are lack of energy, dizziness, blurry vision, itchiness in the skin and constant fatigue.
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
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.
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
Yes, it is on the higher side and you may be suceptible to bruising and blood clots.
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