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What causes high hematocrits levels?

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Dr. James Blachly answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

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.

Answered 4/22/2019

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