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What does it mean to have an extremely high red blood cell count?
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"Polycythemia": May be secondary or primary. If you are at high altitudes, smoke cigarettes or are very dehydrated, could be high. Might need tests to see if you have a primary bone marrow problem like Polycythemia vera or chronic leukemia,
Answered 5/3/2016
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