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Hello my ex is 60 and his blood count is 20. what can i do to help him since he lives with me. any special diet? he is over weight. he lost 18 lbs in 5 weeks with out trying. is blood ct the same as hemoglobin ct? it's his hemoglobin that's very high
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Hematologist: If his hemoglobin is 20 gm/dL he needs to see a hematologist for healthcare. Visit this site for info: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/polycythemia-vera/symptoms-causes/syc-20355850
Answered 5/21/2020
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