What is secondary polycythemia?
Polycythemia is characterized by an increased number of red blood cells. Secondary polycythemia is usually caused by an exposure to low oxygen over an extended amount of time. Common complications include slower blood flow and development of blood clots.
How do members experience secondary polycythemia?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with secondary polycythemia*
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Constant tiredness
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Nothing reported yet
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Generalized weakness (asthenia)
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Nothing reported yet
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Low oxygen saturation while sleeping
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Ringing in ears (tinnitus)
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has secondary polycythemia on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 7 | |
| 40s | 12 | |
| 50s | 11 | |
| 60s | 29 | |
| 70+ | 15 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 34 | |
| Female | 42 |
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