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The treatment approach in secondary polycythemia depends on the etiology involved. The general approach is the correction of the precipitating factors that will, in turn, lead to the correction of the hematologic abnormality.
This topic discusses treatment and prognosis of PV and secondary polycythemia. Discussed separately are: Evaluation of the patient with erythrocytosis. (See "Diagnostic approach to the patient with erythrocytosis/polycythemia".)
The main treatments for secondary polycythemia are: low-dose aspirin to thin your blood. bloodletting, also known as phlebotomy or venesection. Low-dose aspirin works as a blood thinner and...
Correcting or eliminating the underlying cause of secondary polycythemia is the most important step in treating it. Treatments such as phlebotomy (blood-letting) can provide symptom relief.
Treating the underlying cause is the mainstay of treatment of SP. Phlebotomy is rarely used in patients with SP, especially those with symptoms related to hyperviscosity. We present a systematic review assessing the effectiveness of phlebotomy in SP.
The treatment of secondary polycythemia is directed at correcting the cause. For polycythemia vera, available treatment modalities include: Phlebotomy. Phlebotomy was established as the backbone of therapy, primarily based on the trial conducted by the Polycythemia Vera Study Group (PVSG).
Phlebotomy is the most common treatment for polycythemia vera. Your healthcare provider will remove blood to eliminate excess red blood cells and reduce your overall blood volume. Secondary causes of erythrocytosis don’t often require this treatment.
Treatment for secondary polycythemia should control or eliminate the underlying condition. Symptom relief may include medications such as antihistamines to relieve itching, or aspirin to soothe pain and burning associated with the disorder.
In secondary polycythemia, the number of red blood cells (RBCs) is increased as a result of an underlying condition. Secondary polycythemia would more accurately be called secondary...
Proper treatment of the underlying condition in polycythemia, when possible, is important, such as the following: Provide oxygen supplementation to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary...