This is for my sister as shes 3 mths pregnant and been told this by her gp,she has an appt with the gp Monday.
2007-07-05 22:48:53 · 11 answers · asked by Sexy Red 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Thanks for all your great answers so far,its not nothing to do with her iron levels as shes been tested for this already and dehydrated well i dont think its this either as she drinks loads.Its something to do with her vitamin level being low.
2007-07-05 23:06:59 · update #1
The medical term for this is polycythaemia. There are lots of causes for this, some of them are not important, but some of them can be very serious.
I would imagine your sister had a routine blood test for her pregnancy and it was picked up then. Her GP will have arranged to see her to take a history and examine her to exclude any serious cause.
2007-07-05 23:04:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe you would want a CBC before making that assumption. Elevated white blood cell count would go along with the infection because the human body produces white blood cells to fight infection. Red blood cells carry oxygen. An extreme irritation may have blood in urine. You should ask your doctor to be certain though and of course get a second opinion. If you feel for some reason it is more than just a UI you should get the blood tests done properly and not make an assumption.
2016-05-19 21:19:51 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that she has high levels of iron. It can happen in women that are pregnant. Dont panic it isnt dangerous. There woukd only be a problem if her white blood cells began to attack her excessive red blood cells but that is very unusual and probably wont happen. Dont worry about it.
2007-07-05 22:54:46 · answer #3 · answered by Brookie 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Higher red cells usally indicate something is requiring the body to carry more oxygen. Mine was higher with sleep apnea. Just keep your regular checks with the doctor and he should stay on top of things.
2007-07-05 23:01:33 · answer #4 · answered by kyghostchaser2006 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is known as Polycythemia, It can be physiological or pathological.
In your sister case it's physiological,due to compensatory mechanism as now there are two bodies to feed, during pregnancy.
The one who mentioned about dehydration is also correct as due to haem Concentration, as there is rise of CBC/electrolytes counts etc. is a patho/physiological phenomena.
Hope now every thing is clear.
Hope
2007-07-06 06:12:38 · answer #5 · answered by Dr.Qutub 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your RBC's are high it could be an indication of dehydration. For some people it's normal to be on the high end, even slightly over normal. If they are really high then something else could be going on, but it's unlikely.
2007-07-05 22:53:55 · answer #6 · answered by Some Guy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Did they say if the blood cells were mature or immature cells?
She needs to see a hemotologist for advice or diagnosis.
2007-07-06 03:39:14 · answer #7 · answered by mama woof 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When your RBC are high, generally you are not drinking enough water......sometimes it is just a normal variant.....I would not worry about it.......they have caught it very early and will monitor to make sure there are no further problems....
TAKE CARE and tell her CONGRADS.....
GOOD LUCK ON BEING AN AUNT.....
2007-07-05 23:03:03 · answer #8 · answered by Optimistic1 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
IT'S NOT HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE !
OR HE'D SAY IT
HER BONE MARROW IS JUST OVERPRODUCING IT . SOME ATHLETES TAKE STUFF TO GET MORE RED BLOOD CELLS TO HAVE MORE ENDURANCE . YOU DON'T HAVE TO BREATHE AS MUCH . IT'S LIKE STEROIDS FOR RUNNERS OR CYCLISTS .
I THINK SHE'S OKAY
unless it's way overboard
BUT I STILL THINK THAT SHE'S OKAY
2007-07-05 22:55:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think this is when you have an infection such as urine or kidney affection etc.
2007-07-05 22:53:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋