Q. Why should I see a hematologist for high Hb and Hct?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:

• Your hemoglobin (Hb or Hgb) and hematocrit (Hct) is a bit high and hence further evaluation is being done.

• If you are from a hill station or a smoker or with lung disorder then this may be normal. This is called as polycythemia (increase in red blood cells). It can occur normally too.

• However, they are trying to rule out a condition called as polycythemia vera (abnormal increase in red blood cells), a blood cancer. They will be looking for a mutation called as JAK.

• The hemoglobin is not high enough to evaluate earlier. However, to confirm that it is only physiological polycythemia and there is no cancer, the evaluation is being done.

• Based on history, your hematologist will evaluate for further tests. Not to worry for now.

For further information consult a hematologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/hematologist

Same symptoms doesn’t mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Prakash H. Muddegowda

Experience: 17 + Yrs

Hematology

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