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I am currently being investigated for Polycythemia Vera. I had Hgb of 17.2 and HCT fof 51 back in January. My EPO was at 6.6 and MPN reflex panel was negative for all the known mutations. I stopped
smoking and was on proper hydration for 5 months and re-tested my CBC from two labs Lab1- Hgb of 15.4 and HCT of 46.2 RBC 5.17 Lab2- Hgb of 16.7 HCT of 49.5 and RBC 5.59 These Lab results are 48 hours apart from each other. Now, I am confused about which one is true? I do not have any other symptoms, Spleen and Liver normal, no elevation in WBC and PLT. My haematologist thinks this is normal for age (29 Male). Kindly help me understand, can this be polycythemia vera?
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Results can vary according to different lab equipment, dehydration and many other causes , according to reports, u don't seem to have polycythemia vera
Hgb>17 is needed for preliminary assumption
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Different lab Different instrument. So Different results.
After change in life style results definitely change.
Both r correct.
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Please share detailed medical history, then I can help you. Do you have one or more symptoms like dizziness, headache, fatigue,itching, painful joints, etc?
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Dr. Chaithra H
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5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs to be evaluated
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life .
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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