Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Symptoms and lab results of Relative polycythemia


* Signs and Symptoms


nOften individual has no complaints or vague complaints (e.g., headache, fatigue) with ruddy complexion and slight hypertension .


· Laboratory Diagnosis

nNormal RBC mass .

nElevated hematocrit .

n No leukocytosis .

nNormal bone marrow studies .



* Treatment


nReplacing fluids and removing causative disorders .


*Complications


Hypercholesterolemia, hyperlipidemia , and hyperuricemia may complicate relative polycythemia.

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