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Is it true that having polycythemia vera and exercising can cause muscles to grow quicker than the average person?

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No: Polycythemia vera is a cancer of the red blood cells and needs to be treated.. Exercising is good but you need to consult your doctor if there is the slightest chance of any underlying disease.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 2/15/2015

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