What is Polycythemia

Polycythemia is a condition in which there is a net increase in the total circulating erythrocyte (red blood cell) mass of the body. There are several types of polycythemia. Primar...

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Could moving to a warm, lower altitude place help polycythemia vera? I now live at 4,750ft. above sea level, cold dry climate. My doctor says no, it wont help the vera kind, but I am wondering if anyone has any experience with this. ?
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