ASK A DOCTOR: HOW CAN WE PREVENT POLYCYTHAEMIA?
Expert opinion from Gustavo Campos
Doctor of Medicine · 9 years of experience · Brazil
It’s somehow possible to prevent secondary causes of polycythaemia. In this case, it is important to avoid low levels of blood oxygen for long periods. Smoking, living in high altitudes and some chronic cardiopulmonary diseases are all possible contributors to secondary polycythaemia. Controlling those factors will reduce the risk of polycythaemia.
Expert opinion from Ilya Aleksandrovskiy
M.D., MBA · 5 years of experience · USA
Congenital and primary polycythemia is not preventable, but polycythemia due to secondary causes are preventable. - Reducing smoking and exposure to carbon monoxide. - Controlling high blood pressure and diabetes mellitus.
Expert opinion from Alex T. Thomas
MD · 40 years of experience · USA
Symptoms and complications can be delayed but cannot be prevented. Avoiding low-oxygen environments is essential to keep oneself safe from polycythemia.
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