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My hb and hct was 18.20 and 54%
So doctor advised to do epo test and phlebotomy of 400ml and he told to drink 3l of water
My epo was 29.80 (3.2-31.9)
The doctor said my epo is on higher side and my polycythemia is not primary
After 1 month of phlebotomy
My results were normal
Do i still have polycythemia vera
I don't smoke
And my uric acid is 7.9
And i m currently taking aspirin 75mg
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Hello ,
Kindly post your complete hemogram and peripheral smear report .
Have you got a usg abdomen to rule out splenomegaly and JAK 2 mutation from peripheral blood ,these are essential to rule out myeloproliferative neoplasm .
Do consult online if you have further queries .
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