Polycythemia Vera
Polycythemia, in its form with no apparent cause, is a blood disorder in which the bone marrow produces an excess of red blood cells, making the blood thicker than normal. The term "cryptogenic" refers to the fact that the origin is not entirely clear at the start of the workup.
Common symptoms:
- Headache and dizziness
- Skin redness and itching, especially after bathing
- A feeling of fullness in the abdomen
Why is it important to study it? The increase in red blood cells can promote circulatory complications, so it requires follow-up.
The right professional: A hematologist is the one who evaluates these conditions through blood tests. If your tests persistently show elevated red blood cell counts, it is advisable to consult this specialist.
Specialties that treat polycythemia vera
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in polycythemia vera
Dr. Abraham Salvador Majluf Cruz
Dr. Daniela Pérez Sámano
Dr. Gerardo López Hernández
Dr. Alonso Hernández Company
Dr. Patricia Galindo Delgado
Dr. Gabriel Aceves Castillo
Dr. Eduardo Edmundo Reynoso Gómez
Dr. Eduardo Terreros Muñoz
Dr. Gladys Patricia Agreda Vásquez
Dr. Juan Rafael Labardini Méndez
Dr. Brenda Leticia Gonzalez Garcia
Dr. Jose Luis Alvarez Vera
Dr. O Oscar Ramirez Arenas
Dr. María Teresa García Lee
Dr. Jorge Eduardo Espinosa Turcott
Dr. Fernando Pérez Zincer
Dr. Victor Mingura Ledezma
Dr. Karen Daniela Pérez Gomez
Dr. Chavez Javier Pizzuto
Dr. Antonio Velázquez González
Frequently asked questions
What is polycythemia vera?
Polycythemia, in its form with no apparent cause, is a blood disorder in which the bone marrow produces an excess of red blood cells, making the blood thicker than normal. The term "cryptogenic" refers to the fact that the origin is not entirely clear at the start of the workup.
Which doctor treats polycythemia vera?
Polycythemia Vera is usually treated by specialists in hematologist.