Headache Bleeding or bruising Itchiness after bathing or showering Feeling dizzy Feeling weak or tired Sweating excessively Pain and swelling in one of your joints, such as a big toe Shortness of breath Bloating in your upper left abdomen Numbness of your limbs Tingling or burning sensations in your limbs Burning feeling in your feet Having a hard time breathing when you are lying down Ringing in your ears or tinnitus Chest pain Pain in your calf muscles
“Do you think I have polycythemia vera?” “Are there any tests that can be done to determine whether I have this disease?”
Aphasia, or a hard time speaking or understanding speech Numbness of your face, arm or legs on one side of the body Weakness or paralysis of your face, arms or legs Blurred vision Double vision Decreased vision Severe or unusual headache Stiff neck and facial pain Vomiting and altered consciousness Onset of confusion Difficulty remembering things Spatial disorientation and lack of perception
Too many red blood cells can also result in other problems like peptic ulcers and gout. [7] X Research source Polycythemia vera can also lead to acute leukemia. [8] X Research source
Common symptoms of a heart attack include pain or tightness in your chest, aches in your chest and arms, pressure in your neck or jaw, nausea, indigestion, heartburn, cold sweat, quick breathing, lightheadedness and fatigue.
Not being able to finish a meal Feelings of discomfort or pain on the upper left side of the abdomen Feeling of fullness on the upper left side of the abdomen Pain or discomfort on your left shoulder
“Can you do a blood test to determine whether I have polycythemia vera?” “What should I do to prepare for the blood test?”
Increased number of red blood cells More platelets or white blood cells Higher hematocrit measurement Higher hemoglobin levels Low levels of erythropoietin
“Are the results of my test back?” “Is my bone marrow producing too many blood cells?” “Does the biopsy indicate that I have polycythemia vera?”
“Do the test results indicate the presence of the gene mutation associated with polycythemia vera?” “Do the test results show the gene mutation JAK2 V617F?”
“How can we tackle this disease?” “What are the best medications available for treating polycythemia vera?” “Will I have to undergo the phlebotomy procedure?”
