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Polycythemia vera
A slow-growing blood cancer in which the bone marrow makes too many red blood cells.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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Is polycythemia vera hereditary?
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What is the definition or description of: Polycythemia vera?
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If my son has polycythemia vera, what foods should be avoided?
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What is the typical treatment for Polycythemia Vera diagnosis? Hydera?
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Are there specific tests to indicate whether you have polycythemia vera?
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My husband has polycythemia Vera. Is there anything to help the itching?
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Are there certain foods that should be avoided when you have polycythemia vera?
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Tell me differences between polycythemia, polycythemia rubra vera and polycythemia vera?
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What is the difference between polycythemia, polycythemia rubra vera and polycythemia vera?
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Would polycythemia Vera cause a LOW RDW?
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Are polycythemia vera and cholinergic urticaria associated?
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Is there any fruits or plants that can affect in polycythemia vera?
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Can jak 2 positive. Polycythemia Vera cause chronic low grade fevers?
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When would a doctor suggest myelosuppressive therapy as a treatment for polycythemia vera?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Being treated for polycythemia vera with phlebotomies. How does taking blood approximately every six weeks treat this condition? I don't understand.
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i was diagnosed with polycythemia vera in aug. 2012. I have swelling and redness in both ankles from waiting for a city bus that was late by 50 minute?
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My mom has polycythemia vera, should I get tested for it?
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Can polycythemia Vera cause elevated bilirubin blood levels?
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Is xarelto a good drg for polycythemia Vera along with phlebotomy?
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What would the life expectancy of a 21 year old diagnosed with polycythemia vera be?
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Can I get a tattoo if I have undiagnosed polycythemia Vera?
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Life expectancy in 18 year old male diagnosed with polycythemia Vera being tested with phlebotomy?
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A 29-year old female asked:
Diagnosed with Polycythemia Vera today. Is this a blood cancer? My Dr. says no but research suggests otherwise. HELP Please!
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