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I have polyhytemia and now im getting red spots on my legs and sometimes they hurt... is the red spots part of my disorder?
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Red spots: Yes the red spots can be caused by your illness. Because of increased red blood cells your blood becomes thickend or viscous and causes redness of the skin or red spots. Consult your doctor.
Answered 8/23/2013
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