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Smoking.can cause secondary polycythemia. So can.carbon monoxide poisoning.chronic heart or lung disease.(endocrine) disorders.exposure to high altitudes.kidney cysts.tumors of the brain,liver,or uterus.burns.diarrhea.hemoconcentration.stress
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoTypes of secondary polycythemia. Known as spurious polycythemia, stress polycythemia, or Gaisbock's syndrome, relative polycythemia . and . smoker's polycythemia
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What is another term for secondary polycythemia?
Secondary polycythemia is also called secondary erythrocytosis
What is the definition of secondary polycythemia?
Secondary polycythemia is an acquired form of a rare disorder characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of mature red cells in the blood. Secondary polycythemia is also called secondary erythrocytosis.
Who typically develops secondary polycythemia?
Secondary polycythemia usually affects people between the ages of 40 and 60.
What causes secondary hypersplenism?
Secondary hypersplenism results from another disease such as chronic malaria, rheumatoid arthritis, tuberculosis, or polycythemia vera, a blood disorder.
How is secondary polycythemia diagnosed?
A very important part of diagnosing secondary polycythemia is differentiating it from primary polycythemia. Doctors diagnose polycythemia by measuring oxygen levels in blood drawn from an artery. Imaging studies.chest x rays.electrocardiogram(EKG)
What is smoker's polycythemia?
Types of secondary polycythemia. In smoker's polycythemia, the number of red blood cells is elevated. Plasma levels are abnormally low. Smoking, which impairs red blood cells' ability to deliver oxygen to body tissues, can cause secondary polycythemia
What is relative polycythemia?
Types of secondary polycythemia. Known as spurious polycythemia, stress polycythemia, or Gaisbock's syndrome, relative polycythemia is characterized by normal numbers of red blood cells but decreased levels of plasma (the fluid part of the blood).
What are treatments for secondary polycythemia?
Secondary polycythemia is treated primarily by treating the underlying condition causing the disorder. Some medications may also be taken to treat symptoms. Until the underlying condition is controlled, doctors use bloodletting (phlebotomy).
What are symptoms of secondary polycythemia?
Weakness, headaches, and fatigue are usually the first symptoms of secondary polycythemia. Patients may feel lightheaded or experience shortness of breath.Visual disturbances.Pain in the chest or leg muscles is common.(tinnitus ) may also occur.
Major Classification of Polycythemia Vera?
Polycythemia Vera (PV) is a rare blood disorder in which the number of red blood cells increases in the body. This increase of blood cell have many reasons, it could be due to a primary process in the bone marrow also known as Myeloproliferative Syndrome, or it may be due to low Oxygen levels or, rarely, a malignancy. Polycythemia Poly is classified into two major groups. * Polycythemia Vera - Primary Polycythemia * Non Vera + Secondary Polycythemia + Relative Polycythemia
What is the prognosis of secondary polycythemia?
Prognosis. Curing or removing the underlying cause of this disorder generally eliminates the symptoms.
What is the mechanism for polycythemia?
Polycythemia causes an increase in red blood cells. Polycthemia occurs when there is an over abundance of red blood cells made by the bone marrow or chronic low oxygen levels.
