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3yr old high hemocrit, can it be caused by celiac? normal is 4.2 he is 5.2. or can dehydration cause such an increase?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Diarrhea: Dehydration secondary to the diarrhea can cause the hematocrit to be concentrated.

Answered 12/31/2019

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