{"id":52781,"date":"2024-10-10T11:00:33","date_gmt":"2024-10-10T05:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/?p=52781"},"modified":"2024-10-10T10:44:29","modified_gmt":"2024-10-10T05:14:29","slug":"polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/","title":{"rendered":"Polycythemia: Understanding the Condition and Its Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Polycythemia<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whereby excessive amounts of red blood cells are produced, is a condition that leads to thickening and slow movement of blood. Blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes are some of the serious dangers that this condition can cause if left untreated. For effective management, it is important to know about various <\/span>polycythemia types,<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as they have different care and treatment requirements. Early recognition of this disease would prevent other health complications and enhance health in general. To know <\/span>polycythemia vs polycythemia vera<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, let\u2019s start by understanding what polycythemia is.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#What_is_Polycythemia\" >What is Polycythemia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Polycythemia_Types\" >Polycythemia Types<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Polycythemia_Causes\" >Polycythemia Causes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Chronic_hypoxia\" >Chronic hypoxia:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Kidney_problems\" >Kidney problems:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Smoking\" >Smoking:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Polycythemia_Symptoms\" >Polycythemia Symptoms<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Polycythemia_Diagnosis\" >Polycythemia Diagnosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Polycythemia_Treatment\" >Polycythemia Treatment<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Phlebotomy\" >Phlebotomy:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Medication\" >Medication:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.healthkart.com\/connect\/polycythemia-symptoms-causes-and-treatment\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Polycythemia\"><\/span><strong>What is Polycythemia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In its simplest terms, <\/span>polycythemia<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a condition characterised by elevated red blood cell count in the blood. This increase can be due to various reasons and it is important to distinguish between the primary and the secondary type of polycythemia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polycythemia_Types\"><\/span><b>Polycythemia Types<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two main <\/span>polycythemia types<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: primary and secondary. Primary polycythemia, also known as <\/span>polycythemia vera<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is a condition that affects the bone marrow and is characterised by the overproduction of red blood cells. Few people think that <\/span>polycythemia vera is not cancer<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; but this is wrong. PV or polycythemia vera is a slow-growing blood cancer. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secondary polycythemia, on the other hand, is caused when something else <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(external factor) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">triggers the production of red blood cells, for instance, living at high altitudes or having a disease that lowers the oxygen level in the blood.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polycythemia_Causes\"><\/span><b>Polycythemia Causes<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Polycythemia causes<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> differ based on the type of the disease. In <\/span>polycythemia vera<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the main cause is a JAK2 gene mutation that results in increased production of red blood cells. This mutation is not hereditary and often occurs in later stages of a person\u2019s life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In secondary polycythemia, the causes are linked to external factors, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chronic_hypoxia\"><\/span><b>Chronic hypoxia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conditions such as COPD, sleep apnea, or high-altitude exposure decrease the oxygen concentration, and hence, the body produces more red blood cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidney_problems\"><\/span><b>Kidney problems:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some kidney tumours are known to secrete erythropoietin hormone that promotes the production of red blood cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Smoking\"><\/span><b>Smoking: <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking heavily reduces the oxygen level in the body, causing secondary polycythemia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polycythemia_Symptoms\"><\/span><b>Polycythemia Symptoms<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is important to identify the <\/span>polycythemia symptoms<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> early so that one can seek treatment before complications develop. Some common <\/span>polycythemia symptoms i<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nclude:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/types-of-headaches\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/dizziness-causes\/\">Dizziness<\/a> or lightheadedness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred vision or visual disturbances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/connect.healthkart.com\/science-of-body-itching-causes-signs-and-more\/\">Itching<\/a>, especially after a warm shower or bath<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people with <\/span>polycythemia vera<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may also have reddening of the face or other parts of the body due to an increased number of red blood cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polycythemia_Diagnosis\"><\/span><b>Polycythemia Diagnosis<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Polycythemia diagnosis<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is done through blood tests and physical examination accompanied by the patient\u2019s medical history. The first test that is often done is the full blood count (CBC), which determines the number of red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets in the blood. In addition, for people who may be having<\/span> polycythemia vera<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the doctors may recommend genetic tests to determine if the patient has the JAK2 mutation. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other tests that may be conducted are blood tests and bone marrow biopsy to check the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> status of bone <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marrow and determine if there is an overproduction of blood cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Polycythemia_Treatment\"><\/span><b>Polycythemia Treatment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Polycythemia treatment<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is aimed at decreasing the concentration of red blood cells in order to prevent the development of complications. The treatment plan depends on the <\/span>polycythemia types<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the general health of the patient. For <\/span>polycythemia vera<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, treatments may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phlebotomy\"><\/span><b>Phlebotomy: <\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is one of the most frequent therapies in which blood is taken out of the body on a regular basis in order to reduce the amount of red blood cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medication\"><\/span><b>Medication:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b> <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hydroxyurea, a drug, may be administered to decrease the activity of bone marrow and, hence, the production of blood cells.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In secondary <\/span>polycythemia<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it is important to address the root of the problem. If the <\/span>polycythemia causes<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are due to chronic hypoxia, for instance, then correcting the hypoxia through oxygen therapy or treating the underlying lung disease can help correct the condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living with <\/span>polycythemia <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">could be done through some methods such as visits to doctors, being engaged in physical activities and refraining from smoking. One way to mitigate complications is by adhering to a correct <\/span>polycythemia treatment<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and continuous follow-up guidance, particularly for <\/span>polycythemia vera<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> patients. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P<\/span>olycythemia vera <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">needs continuous mana<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gement to eliminate serious health risks as well as enhance the patient\u2019s life quality in general.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polycythemia, whereby excessive amounts of red blood cells are produced, is a condition that leads to thickening and slow movement of blood. Blood clots, heart attacks, or strokes are some of the serious dangers that this condition can cause if left untreated. 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