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A member asked:
What can happen with untreated high hematocrit, red blood cell counts, and blood calcium levels? i do live at high altitude in slc, utah.
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It depends/little,,,: In this case, it's highly unlikely that anything could happen. You're young, and you live at a high altitude which explains the blood values, at least in part. The calcium issue depends in the level of calcium and other symptoms. If you've got bad stomach pains and a history of kidney stones, it might be wise to see an endocrinologist to check out your parathyroids. If not it's likely OK.
Answered 5/30/2014
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Nothing for high HCT: Your hematocrit is high due to living on high altititude which may be normal physiological reaction to O2 level being low.But we do not know how high it is to comment High Calcium level needs to be further investigated as it may be due Primary Hyperparathyroidism or Secondary Hyperparathyroidism You need to have blood level of Calcium,Parathyroid Hormone Level,25 Hydroxy VitD level as well Consult
Answered 3/15/2015
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