My mom has polycythemia. what to expect?

Polycythemia vera: Polycythemia vera is usually treated with phlebotomies to keep the hematocrit < 42% in women, with Hydroxyurea to keep the platelets < 400, 000, and with Aspirin to prevent blood clots. Barring complications, patients with polycythemia vera can live for many years. Good information can be obtained on the websites www.Mpdsupport.Org and www.Mpnresearchfoundation.Org.

Polycythemia: Polycythemia means elevation of hemoglobin /red blood cells level. It can be caused by different conditions. In general is divided into 2- primary bone marrow problem ( polycythemia vera) vs secondary polycythemia. Treatment , what to do, what to expect etc-would depend on the cause of polycythemia.She should see a hematologist as some evaluation/ blood work up have to be done to find the cause.