U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
CA
A 45-year-old member asked:

What part(s) of the body does having too many red blood cells damage?

2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Raja Nandyal
Dr. Raja Nandyalanswered
Pediatrics 53 years experience
CNs and GI systems: Excessive red cells in newborns can cause increase chance for sluggish circulation, blood clots in internal organs including brain intestines etc. Usually it is because of increased thickness of blood (viscosity).
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
6.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Thank
Dr. Alan Ali
Dr. Alan Ali agrees1 doctor agrees
Dr. Ecaterina Sartina
Dr. Ecaterina Sartinaanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Spleen: Spleen is a major organ of clearing the damaged red blood cells from the blood.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Learn how we can help
5.4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Thank

Related questions

A 29-year-old female asked:
My red blood cell count is 3.6 and WBC is 3.4. Hgb is 8.5, Hct is 27.5. MCV, MCH, MCHC all low also. Very weak, body aches. Should I be concerned?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
A 39-year-old female asked:
How do you know if your body has built a good response to the COVID19 vaccine? I received both Covid vaccines this June. I currently and during vaccination had low red cells due to unspecified blood loss and I have Congenital Neutropenia -since birth?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
A 42-year-old male asked:
Can u die from low red blood cell count and what other side effects can you get,my body goes cold i get pins and needles in my hand and feet,get dizzy?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
A 38-year-old male asked:
If the majority of potassium in the body is in red blood cells and very little in serum why is serum potassium level used to diagnose hypokalemia?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
A 36-year-old member asked:
What rebuilds red blood cells?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Last updated Jan 30, 2016

Found in:

Blood›Red skin

People also asked

What is the blood disorder where your body produces too many red blood cells?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Hi so I have a question about how much blood in the human body. Online it said 1- 2 gallons, but is that everything or just red blood cells only?
3 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
How does the body get rid of dead red blood cells?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
If you have low levels of heme due to red blood cell infection, will your body feel deprived of oxygen?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Red blood cell count. 4.26. Hemoglobin 12.6. Hematocrit 37.0%. Would these being a bit low have any afect of your body. If so what symptoms?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Related topics

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
Talk to a doctor now
24/7 visits - just $44!
50% off with $19/month membership

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get the Free App for Members

Get the Free App for Doctors

HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
TermsPrivacyCookiesDMCA
Copyright 2023 HealthTap, Inc.