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High PCV Value in CBC
I recently did a CBC as a part of a routine check-up. The PCV is abnormally high with 56%.
Is this something serious?
Please suggest.
I don't have any other symptoms.
Attached the report here.
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Slight raise in PCV could be due to dehydration.
Next Steps
Hydrate adequately and repeat CBC after 2 wks.
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Nothing to worry.. You might be just dehydrated!
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It is just slightly high.
Drink more water, repeat CBP after 2 weeks and share result online.
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Yes. It is serious. Please seek a proper consultation with a General Physician or a Haematologist for elaborate discussion.
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A slightly pcv is due to hemo concentration, likely dehydration.Drink adequate amount of water.You don't need to be concerned.
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Mostly due to dehydration
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Drink lots of fluids for the next 72 hours and retest
Health Tips
Avoid dehydration
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It’s nothing significant no need to worry
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It's normal can be due to dehydration causing hemo concentration no need to worry other parameters are normal.
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Need few more details
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Hiiii
Pcv or packed cell volume has significant role in cbc
In order to know more about it n proper guidance
Consult with me over here
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Normal
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PCV , is an indicator of your haemoglobin status , which is normal for your age . If your still worried just hydrate yourself around 3-4 litres per day and repeat a cbc on day 4 , and dollow up .
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Normal
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Need few more details
Kindly connect.
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It's for academic interest, u need not to worry at all. I r safe.
Further u can consult haematology or pathologist for clearefication. As such no need.
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Need more history do DM
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It's mostly due to dehydration .. check whether you are feeling dizzy or have a headache .
It's also seen in smokers and people living inhigh altitudes due to chronic hypoxia or less oxygen to lungs.. body compensates by producing more RBC.
It may also be something big like polycythemia vera or some rare tumors but can't be concluded straightaway without further evaluation ..
Next Steps
Check for erythropoietin levels to rule out serious causes and repeat cbc after 1 month
Health Tips
Don't worry stay hydrated and quit smoking if you are smoker
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Anand Prakash Pandey
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8 yrs exp
Delhi
It's not serious ,just increase your water intake and repeat the test after 3 weeks
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried food and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Shruti Goswami
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12 yrs exp
Pune
Kindly connect
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Jaipur
Connect
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Dr. Sunil Nagar
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17 yrs exp
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Nothing to worry
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Dr. Aman Zaidi
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1 yrs exp
Hyderabad
According to your report your pcv isn’t much elevated it is an indicator of your Hemoconcentration which might be due to dehydration
But if you are a smoker it’s better you reduce your smoking
And get yourself adequately hydrated
And more over dont overstress and overthink and always consult a doctor
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Dr. Marini Vanitha
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Kakinada
Nothing to worry.
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Dr. Davra Kaushalkumar Dilipbhai
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Ahmedabad
Yes dehydration
Take plenty of water
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Normal.
Pls don't worry.
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