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What does it mean to have high levels of red blood cells?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Too many RBCs: You may have acondition known as polycythemia vera. To need to be seen and evaluated by a hemotologist.

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Answered 6/11/2018

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