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Polycythemia Vera Learning Center

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Polycythemia vera is an abnormal increase in the number of blood cells(primarily red blood cells) produced by the bone marrow.Primary polycythemia; Polycythemia rubra vera; Myeloproliferative disorder; Erythremia; Splen...

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Symptoms
Breathing difficulty when lying downDizzinessFullness in the left upper abdomenHeadacheItchiness, especially after a ...
Causes
Polycythemia vera is a disorder of the bone marrow. It causes too much production of white blood cells, red blood ce...
Tests
The health care provider will perform a physical exam. Tests that may be done include:Bone marrow biopsyBlood volume...
Treatments
The goal of treatment is to reduce the thickness of the blood and prevent bleeding and clotting. A method called phle...
Drugs
Myelosuppressive therapies are used to slow down the body's production of blood cells. They are given to patients wh...
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if symptoms of polycythemia vera develop.

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