Polycythaemia: An abnormal increase in the number of blood cells in the blood. See free access online books about Polycythaemia below. See detailed information below for a list of 32 causes of Polycythaemia, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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The following medical conditions are some of the possible
causes of Polycythaemia.
There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor
about your symptoms.
See full list of 32 causes of Polycythaemia
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Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Polycythaemia, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.
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Other medical conditions listed in the Disease Database as possible
causes of Polycythaemia as a symptom include:
See full list of 32
causes of Polycythaemia
- (Source - Diseases Database)
An increase in the total red cell mass of the blood. (Dorland, 27th ed)
- (Source - Diseases Database)
The list of organs typically affected by Polycythaemia may include, but is not limited to:
The list below shows some of the causes of Polycythaemia mentioned in various sources:
See full list of 32 causes of Polycythaemia
This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Polycythaemia. Of the 32 causes of Polycythaemia that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:
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This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Polycythaemia based
on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:
Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Polycythaemia, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.
Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :
Erythrocythemia, Erythrocytosis, PCV increased, Packed cell volume increased, Polycythemia
- (Source - Diseases Database)
Symptoms related to Polycythaemia:
Blood symptoms, Red blood cell symptoms, Genetic causes, Physiological, High altitudes, Smoking, Renal tumours, Liver tumours, Athletes who use anabolic steroids, Adrenal adenoma, Cushing's syndrome (4 causes), COPD, Methmoglobin reductase deficiency
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