Question 1

i live in denver. i have a very slightly elevated red blood cell count, but normal blood oxygen levels 96%-99%. what can cause this? i have a 6.4 reading on red blood cell count. all other blood metrics are normal.

Accepted Answer

Those "extra": Red Blood cells are most likely what is keeping your O-2 SATS normal...."secondary" POLYCYTHEMIA (increased RBC counts) is a "coping" mechanism our bodies make when we live at high altitudes!
Hope this is helpful!
Dr Z

Question 2

hello,

recent blood tests show that i have slightly elevated red and white blood cell counts and platelet count.  what does this mean?  i did have my

Accepted Answer

Question cut off: It may or may not mean anything. Don't know the actual elevations or your clinical history. Not enough info to determine.

Question 3

what does elevated red blood cells mean?

Accepted Answer

Hemochromatosis: It really depends upon how elevated the red blood cell (rbc) count is, and what the other elements of the CBC (complete blood count) show.  If rbc is slightly elevated and the hbg (hemoglobin) and hct (hematocrit) are within the normal range then it probably does not mean anything.

There is a genetic disorder known as hemochromatosis in which rbcs are elevated, but HGB level will also be elevated.

Question 4

my doctor said i have elevated red blood cells, what is that? my recent lab results were fine but they still have the diagnosis on my chart?

Accepted Answer

What is your Hemoglo: The high red cell count is better measured as hemogloin(Hb). if you can send us the results of your CBC, we can help interpret it and then you can ask your doctor to correct your diagnosis/report if the Hb is

Question 5

i was on oral steroid when i had a cbc test taken.  it showed elevated red blood cells,  white blood cells and platelets.  could this be from meds?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely yes: steroids can stimulate the bone marrow to produce more blood cells (all 3 lines of them) so you should not worry that this is something else.  Long term (&gt;2-3 weeks) steroids can do the reverse effect and suppress blood cell synthesis.  Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 6

went to dr, i have to see radiology and urology, what does it mean to have blood in urine, elevated red blood cells. but no pain when urinanating.?

Accepted Answer

Multiple cause: Main ones are urinary or kidney infection. Kidney stones ( can cause painless hematuria), blood disorder, cancer, medications ( like Aspirin n penicillin ).

Question 7

my blood test showed i had elevated/high red blood cells than normal. what can be the cause and can it be a health hazard?

Accepted Answer

Need more info: How elevated? Do you smoke? Have a respiratory or cardiac disease? See this site of more information and discuss the matter with your doctor.
http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/test-catalog/clinical+and+interpretive/84160.

Question 8

what part(s) of the body does having too many red blood cells damage?

Accepted Answer

CNs and GI systems: Excessive red cells in newborns can cause increase chance for sluggish circulation, blood clots in internal organs including brain intestines etc. Usually it is because of increased thickness of blood (viscosity).

Question 9

what rebuilds red blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Erytrhropoetin: The kidney produces a hormone called erythropoietin which stimulates the bone marrow to differentiate and produce red blood cells.

Question 10

where are red blood cells produced?

Accepted Answer

Bone Marrow: In adults, all of the blood cells are produced in the bone marrow, including red blood cells. Under some abnormal conditions, blood cells may be produced in other organs such as the liver, spleen or lymph nodes.

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I live in denver. i have a very slightly elevated red blood cell count, but normal blood oxygen levels 96%-99%. what can cause this? i have a 6.4 reading on red blood cell count. all other blood metrics are normal.

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Hello, recent blood tests show that i have slightly elevated red and white blood cell counts and platelet count. what does this mean? i did have my

A member asked:

What does elevated red blood cells mean?

A member asked:

My doctor said i have elevated red blood cells, what is that? my recent lab results were fine but they still have the diagnosis on my chart?

A member asked:

I was on oral steroid when i had a cbc test taken. it showed elevated red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets. could this be from meds?

A member asked:

Went to dr, i have to see radiology and urology, what does it mean to have blood in urine, elevated red blood cells. but no pain when urinanating.?

A member asked:

My blood test showed i had elevated/high red blood cells than normal. what can be the cause and can it be a health hazard?

A member asked:

What part(s) of the body does having too many red blood cells damage?

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What rebuilds red blood cells?

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Where are red blood cells produced?

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