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Possible polycythemia.... worried

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malikmalik71744
malikmalik71744

in a week sometime 2 or 3 cigrate  not regularly

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  • harrishill1
    harrishill1 malikmalik71744

    Posted

    Hi malikmalik: I have polycythemia Vera. However, as a female, I know that a too high red blood count is a little different than that of a male. You can search online and ask what is a normal red and white blood count for you.  

    ​If your count is too high, your general practitioner shd refer you to a hematologist immediately. That is the usual procedure. The hematologist will possibly test you again, to see if you have the jak-2 mutation or not. If your count is too high, he will diagnose and treat you. Best wishes,

    harrishill. 

  • peter98873
    peter98873 malikmalik71744

    Posted

    Hi Malik,

    Well your smoking habit does not appear too contentious from what you say.  However, with polycythaemia one would be better off without any cigarettes etc.  Discuss it with your doctor if needed.

  • malikmalik71744
    malikmalik71744

    Posted

    i am waiting for reply , any one who know more about polycethemia, i am worried about my blood test please hep me
  • peter98873
    peter98873 malikmalik71744

    Posted

    If you would care to check this thread you will discover that several replies have already been forwarded.  For some reason these replies seem to be separated so please check this forum to find the original postings made to you.

    Basically it is suggested that you need to see your general doctor for blood tests and if necessary he will refer you on to a Haematologist for further appraisal.  It is the recognised procedure you should follow.

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