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Told by gi that my blood is "thick" but he never said polythemia. is this a worry at 24? i was 280lbs when blood was tested but now at 180lbs.

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Get clarified: You have a right to an explanation. "Thick blood" is not a real medical term in any case. Do you have some evidence of hypercoagulability?

Answered 4/3/2017

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A member asked:

Told by gi that my blood is "thick" but he never said polythemia. is this a worry at 24? i was 280lbs when blood was tested but now at 180lbs.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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