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Suggest Treatment For Gout Joints Pain In A Polycythemia Vera Patient

Hi, I am 48 years old my red blood cell count is 6.8, hemoglobin 21 and hematocrit is 59 so this result confirm that i am polycythemia vera patient please help me by answering question also i repeatedly suffer by gout joint pain. Thank you in advance
Mon, 4 Mar 2024
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Hello,

These lab tests indicate possible polycytemia. I recommend consulting with a hematologist and checking for Jack 2 mutation in order to confirm the diagnosis.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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Suggest Treatment For Gout Joints Pain In A Polycythemia Vera Patient

Hello, These lab tests indicate possible polycytemia. I recommend consulting with a hematologist and checking for Jack 2 mutation in order to confirm the diagnosis. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist