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What part(s) of the body does having too many red blood cells damage?
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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).
Answered 9/2/2015
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Spleen: Spleen is a major organ of clearing the damaged red blood cells from the blood.
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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?
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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?
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