Polycythemia Meaning In English
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Meaning
Polycythemia, or erythrocytosis, means increase in the mass of complete red blood cells in the body. This is reflected by an increase in hemoglobin levels or hematocrit that are physiologically considered for a given age and sex.
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Symptoms of Polycythemia:
1. Headache.
2. Dizziness.
3. Inability to concentrate.
4. Face and becomes red and warm.
5. Lack of energy or weakness.
6. Shortness of breath and difficulty in breathing while lying down.
7. Vision problems like double vision, blurred vision and blind spots.
8. High blood pressure.
Causes of Polycythemia:
Polycythemia vera is caused by a genetic change that develops during your lifetime. It is not an inherited disorder. In most cases it is not known why this happens.
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Polycythemia most commonly occurs in people over the age of 60.
