What Do Red Blood Cells Do?
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
8. High Red Blood Cell Count
While some people will have a low red blood cell count, others will have a count that is too high. It generally happens simply because the bone marrow is producing more than it usually should. It does not always mean that the patient has an underlying health condition, but it can be a sign of something potentially serious.
Not all people with a high blood cell count will experience symptoms. Among those that do, symptoms typically include fatigue, headache, feeling dizzy, and blurred or loss of vision. Treatment for the condition usually involves medication, while the underlying cause will also need to be addressed, if there is one.
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