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My erythrocytes count is high(6.17). i am also anemic and have pcos. is this count a cause for concern?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Confusing....: You can't have both anemia and high erythrocye (red blood cell) count and anemia; they are oppositives. By definition, anemia is low red blood cells. Recheck your lab results and re-post your question.

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Answered 9/7/2019

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