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Medical Conditions - Polycythemia

Polycythemia is a condition where the volume percentage of red blood cells in the blood (hematocrit) is elevated. It can be either caused due to an increase in the number of red blood cells or a decrease in the volume of plasma. The treatment is done by phlebotomy, that is the removal of blood from the circulation.

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