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What is the blood disorder where your body produces too many red blood cells?

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Polycythemia vera(P.: P. Vera is a condition where the bone marrow makes too many red cells and the hemoglobin gets above 18-20 Gms (normal up to 16 grams). it is considered a Myeloproliferative disorder which is a type of low grade cancer although most people live for 10-20 years and some new treatments have recently become available.

Dr Amico Jr and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/29/2015

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