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What Causes Increased Hemoglobin And PCV Level?
Question: Dear doctor,
This is XXXX, I just had an self cbp. Two times in a single day.
It was found that the test once i had heamoglobin 18 and pcv 51 in one diagnostics. Again in another diagnostics I had 17 and 46. Doctor i browsed in net saying as high hb and high pc. It says its polycythemia. Is it correct. I am using (collagen peptide type 2 boswella serrsta hyaluronic acid methyl sulphonyl methane glucosamine sulphate and potassium cholride) combination tablet. Coral calcium for mild fibromyalgia plus neurokind plus for feet burning and palm burning.. I dont sleep much intentionally just keep browsing all. Had lot of mental stress due to personal reasons. No weight or appetite loss nor any pains all are normal stools hungers etc all good. Diabetes is also normal So please tell whether its polycythemia and whether the heamoglobin as 18 or 17 and pcv as 46 or 51 is normal or not
This is XXXX, I just had an self cbp. Two times in a single day.
It was found that the test once i had heamoglobin 18 and pcv 51 in one diagnostics. Again in another diagnostics I had 17 and 46. Doctor i browsed in net saying as high hb and high pc. It says its polycythemia. Is it correct. I am using (collagen peptide type 2 boswella serrsta hyaluronic acid methyl sulphonyl methane glucosamine sulphate and potassium cholride) combination tablet. Coral calcium for mild fibromyalgia plus neurokind plus for feet burning and palm burning.. I dont sleep much intentionally just keep browsing all. Had lot of mental stress due to personal reasons. No weight or appetite loss nor any pains all are normal stools hungers etc all good. Diabetes is also normal So please tell whether its polycythemia and whether the heamoglobin as 18 or 17 and pcv as 46 or 51 is normal or not
Brief Answer:
It may be due to many simple reasons like hypoxia,smoking,dehydration etc.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings may suggests increased hemoglobin and PCV level.
Polycythemia is diagnosed when hemoglobin level is greater than 18.5 g/dL and PVC is greater than 52% in men.
It may be due to many reasons like hypoxia,smoking,dehydration etc.
It may also be due to primary reason(inherent problem in RBC production).
Your findings need clinical correlation and follow up test.
Single result is not confirmatory.You should consult physician for proper evaluation.There are many symptoms in this condition which need correlation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
It may be due to many simple reasons like hypoxia,smoking,dehydration etc.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your findings may suggests increased hemoglobin and PCV level.
Polycythemia is diagnosed when hemoglobin level is greater than 18.5 g/dL and PVC is greater than 52% in men.
It may be due to many reasons like hypoxia,smoking,dehydration etc.
It may also be due to primary reason(inherent problem in RBC production).
Your findings need clinical correlation and follow up test.
Single result is not confirmatory.You should consult physician for proper evaluation.There are many symptoms in this condition which need correlation.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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