Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Diagnosed with pv and have been having phlebotomy monthly. red blood cells never drop from high but hct and hgb get lower. should the rbc lower?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Not enough info: If you want an answer you have to provide specific data. What are the lab results for the 3 tests you mentioned?
Answered 4/2/2018
353 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have low rbc, hgb, hct, rdw-sd and high eos and mpv.Should i be concerned?I have neither iron deficiency nor other abnormal blood count.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If my hct was 56% hgb- 17.8 and rbc- 5.9. Am i at increased risk for blood clots? Wbc & PLT were normal. I have high bld press & tachycardia
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Ret. Idx 2.1/ anem(rbc, hgb;hct lower/mcv 86) WBC 5.3. Abs baso (.05/h) & IG abs .06(h), mon% 14/abs norm; sed 33/nt% 53%- creat .7 was 1.1.Blood loss?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Recently diagnosed with possible PVERA. I am a 22 year old female and previously have been healthy. My red blood cell came back extremely high for my age. HCT 66 HGB 21. Neg. for JAK 2, neg. sleep apnea, unremarkable MRI from chest down. Whats next?
I have had consistent high rbc, hct, and hgb. my last order for blood work said polycythemia. What should I expect at my visit with my primary care Dr?
Recent blood work. Wbc, Rbc, hgb, hct, mcv normal. Low mchc. High Rbw. What does this point to? Had iron def anemia in past.
35f swollen purple feet bi lat,full blood workupnormal cept high rbc,hct,hgb. no b12 or D issue no circulation issue, no high bp, or not diabetic .
Routine blood work showed Hgb 16.3 HCT 48% RBC 5.48 all other values normal. Healthy other than asthma. Had mild Covid Dec 2021 was fully vaccinated and boosted. Asthma slightly uncontrolled since Covid. Could this be the cause of the high values?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
