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What Causes Polycythemia Post A Tubal Ligation Surgery?

hi thank you so much my test on my red blood cell count keeps coming back being abnormally high... when i was younger about 16 yrs ago the found a non cancerous tomour on my uterus i ve started to have pains in my uterus area lately and my periods stopped happening 12 yrs ago after having my tubes tied could my high blood count be caused by the tomour or the tubes being tied or both and how do i approach my new dr with this issue?
Fri, 20 May 2016
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High blood counts are not linked with any uterine problem. Since you haven't mentioned your symptoms or your recent Hemoglobin level, I cannot comment but if the count is really high, you better consult a medical specialist.
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What Causes Polycythemia Post A Tubal Ligation Surgery?

Hi Thank you for contacting HCM. High blood counts are not linked with any uterine problem. Since you haven t mentioned your symptoms or your recent Hemoglobin level, I cannot comment but if the count is really high, you better consult a medical specialist.