can some1 tell me what can be done with a person with a high hematocrit level?

Question

aspirin is one of the treatments 4 this, but is there any diet that lower the hematocrit? thanks..
ur serious answers are much appreciated.. ;)

in this case, blood is thick, it flows very slow in the system. blood pressure is affected.

Answer 1

T o support the iron and hematocrit levels in your body, increase your intake of high iron foods or supplements. Foods rich in iron
http://www.medicinenet.com/hematocrit/article.htm
http://www.givelife2.org/aboutblood/drsanswer_hematocrit.asp

to bring down your blood preassure without medication use 3000
milligrams of "fish oil pills"(you can get it at Wal Mart stores at
the vitamin section.It works for me!

Answer 2

First you have to determine if this is a chronic problem and what the cause is. It doesn't make sense to try to treat something without learning the cause and determining if this really is a problem. How high is this hematocrit? Sometimes people with dehydration have very hematocrits. This could be the result of heart or respiratory problems or a disease like polycythemia vera. You need to follow the advice of your physician to treat the cause if possible.
Aspirin does not lower the hematocrit. Aspirin causes platelets to lose their tendency to aggregate which can help prevent blood clots.

Answer 3

My husband has a condition called hemochromatosis. His iron level builds up in his blood and he cannot get rid of it. The treatment is to donate blood every two months and to try not to eat very much food containing high levels of iron. He was told to keep his iron level down because too much iron in the blood over time can damage his organs. This is a genetic condition and is easily identified with a blood test. Please see a doctor and ask if this person's high hematocrit is a problem. It may or may not be.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Many people who have blood dyscrasias that cause high hematocrits donate blood to local blood banks. Also, drink lots of water. Be very cautious of oil soluble vitamins. You should only take vitamin K in a dire medical emergency. Iron rich foods such as liver, red meats, leafy green vegetables, and raisins would increase your hematocrit level, so you should probably try to avoid these things. I am assuming that your level is very high. Good Luck!

Answer 6

I would not try anything on your own to lower the hematocrit level. It is dangerous and you could really screw yourself up.
If you really plan to do this then, you may as well do blood letting like medieval times.

Sound crazy? Well it's just as crazy to do it any other way as well.

You asked for a serious answer and I am sorry if it is blunt but that is the best serious answer I can give you.

:o)
Jerry

Answer 7

Polycythemia can be caused by many factors. Depending on the causative factors, different treatments are recommended. Increasing your water intake will help "dilute" your blood, but be careful if you have any problems with congestive heart failure or renal disease. Avoid iron rich foods. Aspirin will "thin" your blood to avoid clot formations, but it will not lower the Hgb/Hct count in the way you are thinking. Chronic respiratory conditions can also cause polycythemia as a compensatory mechanism to increase oxygen levels delivered to tissues (oxygen is "carried" by Hgb, therefore the higher the Hgb, the greater the oxygen carrying capacity). Blood pressure meds will lower the blood pressure (treat the symptom) but not ultimately treat the cause. The source of the polycythemia needs to be determined by a physician and treated as recommended. Check with your doctor before you start manipulating your diet or increasing your fluid intake. You don't want to make a potentially bad situation worse. Best of luck.

Answer 8

There are medical terms to describe your condition and the only treatment is a periodic blood letting. If the condition is really responsible for an increase in hypertension, it is close to an emergency situation that needs to be monitored by a medical doctor.

Answer 9

Danyell's answer is right on. An elevated 'crit' can be associated with dehydration and that's why drinking more water can help with that.

Answer 10

If you have the disease polycythemia vera, therapeutic bleeding can be done. Radioactive phosphorous can be given. If this is due to respiratory disease, it is a different situation.