Polycythemia

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What could be the reasons for alleged polycythemia and doctor of which specialization should be consulted. Please see the attached report and guide. Kindly give any general comments on the report. Patient is diabetic.

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Dr. Saira Azhar · Answer

see internal medicine specialist

Dr. Syed Sardar Ali · Answer

go to Haematologist

Prof. Dr. Tabassum Naveed · Answer

hematologist

Dr. Col R Tauseef Irfan · Answer

The cause of polycythemia is not known but it has potential risks and possibility of complications like stroke, heart attack,gastrointestinal problems or arthritis.Hence it is important that the condition be monitored by a haematoligit/,oncologist. The consultant will assess the symptoms, treat and guide.Your father might be needing prophylactic aspirin.
In which city does your father reside.?In Lahore you can contact Dr Hassan Parvaiz,National hospital.

Ms. Fareeha Hussain · Answer

contact for healthy diet plan, workput plan and supplements

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