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Is polycythemia life threatening? my daughters rbc count has gone up since she was born from 14 to 23 and she is 7. can someone advice.
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Polycythemia vera: Polycythemia can only be fatal if left untreated and unmonitored. Phlebotomy, low dose aspirin and eventually chemotherapy if needed can be used.
Answered 8/1/2014
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Quality of life: Polycythemia is not acutely life threatening though it can have an impact on one's quality of life. Talk with your doctors about supportive care issues like adequate fluid intake, anti-inflammatory foods and supplements (omega 3s) and the need for medication to decrease the risk of clotting.
Answered 8/1/2014
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