Question 1

what's the difference between hematocrit level and pcv level. at what point are they too high for a man?

Accepted Answer

Hematocrit/PCV: This measures the volume of red blood cells in a blood specimen. The spun or centrifugal hct/pcv is directly measured rather than calculated. If the values are high you are considered to have polycythemia which can be either primary or secondary. This needs a detailed evaluation to determine the cause of excessive numbers of rbcs..

Question 2

after doing  dialysis also my dad creatine level is high,he's taking insulin also..then why creatine level is high, need ur help please?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Creatinine is the common lab gauge to estimate renal function. Dialysis is the last resort managing end-stage renal disease before renal transplant. In practice, it would be most logical to refer this Q to his treating doctor for getting more pertinent answer since s/he should possess more of his medical info than anyone else online. So, unnecessary anxiety and confusion would be minimized.

Question 3

would dialysis be needed for high potassium levels?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the potassium level is dangerously high then   and the level can't be lowered with oral and/or IV medications then you might need emergency dialysis.

Question 4

what causes high hematocrits levels?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration and PV: Dehydration means not enough water in your body. If your red cells are the same, the Hb and Hct will show a higher concentration. PV or polycythemia vera, is when your body produces too many red blood cells. It can be caused by cancer, smoking, or sleep apnea.

Question 5

i am a peritoneal dialysis patient and my phosphorus levels have been running high these last few months. i started getting these sores on my back. ?

Accepted Answer

Dialysis skin sores: Check with your dialysis team. Many need longer dialysis time.

Question 6

him is 55 has ben on dialysis for 5 yrs he has high level of pth 240 for 3 months and he is taking alpha calcitonin daily bt still not decreasing why?

Accepted Answer

Common problem: in renal failure patients  as Vit D fail to convert to active form leading to secondary hyperparathyroidism . This condition is manageable with restriction of phosphate diets , active form of Vit D . Renal transplantation will reverse most of the time, speak to his doctor

Question 7

my recent blood test showed , esr and rdw levels slightly high, and hematocrit level decreased slightly. should i be worried?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Not everyone will agree but as a pathologist, I do not worry about elevated sed rates especially if mild and you otherwise feel well. A slightly high RDW and mild anemia in a young woman suggests mild iron deficiency and your physician will follow up as appropriate. We'd get supporting labs, and blood loss from some other source than your monthly cycle would need to be ruled out.

Question 8

hi there she is a end stage renal patient her bloods came back today with high ferritin levels of 933. does dialysis lower this figure?

Accepted Answer

No: The high ferritin level per se is not of concern. The level reflects the degree of inflammation.

Question 9

is it possible to reduce high hematocrit level through adopting new nutritional behaviour/diet and to maintain it after so to delay other measures?

Accepted Answer

The only thing I: Can think of would be smoking cessation.  The low grade carbon monoxide poisoning associated with smoking drives rbc production.

Question 10

hematocrit level high from blood test 52.6% my doctor didn't seem worried should i be?

Accepted Answer

High elevation...: The partial pressure of oxygen in salt lake city is lower than "normal".  This relative hypoxia may increase hematocrit.  Plus, dehydration before the blood test may increase it even more.

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What's the difference between hematocrit level and pcv level. at what point are they too high for a man?

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After doing dialysis also my dad creatine level is high,he's taking insulin also..then why creatine level is high, need ur help please?

A member asked:

Would dialysis be needed for high potassium levels?

A member asked:

What causes high hematocrits levels?

A member asked:

I am a peritoneal dialysis patient and my phosphorus levels have been running high these last few months. i started getting these sores on my back. ?

A member asked:

Him is 55 has ben on dialysis for 5 yrs he has high level of pth 240 for 3 months and he is taking alpha calcitonin daily bt still not decreasing why?

A member asked:

My recent blood test showed , esr and rdw levels slightly high, and hematocrit level decreased slightly. should i be worried?

A member asked:

Hi there she is a end stage renal patient her bloods came back today with high ferritin levels of 933. does dialysis lower this figure?

A member asked:

Is it possible to reduce high hematocrit level through adopting new nutritional behaviour/diet and to maintain it after so to delay other measures?

A member asked:

Hematocrit level high from blood test 52.6% my doctor didn't seem worried should i be?

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