High Red Blood Cells (Polycythemia) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur)

High Red Blood Cells (Polycythemia) Signs & Symptoms (& Why They Occur) High levels of red blood cells, a condition known as polycythemia or erythrocytosis, can be caused by a condition known as polycythemia vera, or it can be a consequence of environmental (high altitude) or pulmonary diseases (like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD). In this lesson, we discuss the signs and symptoms of having too many red blood cells and why those signs and symptoms occur. I hope you find this lesson helpful. If you do, please like and subscribe for more lessons like this one! JJ **MEDICAL LEGAL DISCLAIMER**: JJ Medicine does not provide medical advice, and the information available on this channel does not offer a diagnosis or advice regarding treatment. Information presented in these lessons is for educational purposes ONLY, and information presented here is not to be used as an alternative to a healthcare professional’s diagnosis and treatment of any person/animal. Only a physician or other licensed healthcare professional are able to determine the requirement for medical assistance to be given to a patient. Please seek the advice of your physician or other licensed healthcare provider if you have any questions regarding a medical condition. *AFFILIATE DISCLAIMER: This YouTube Channel uses affiliate links and may earn a commission from associated sales. *IMAGE DISCLAIMER: The content (ex. images) used in this lesson are used in accordance with Fair Use laws and are intended for educational/teaching purposes only* *Subscribe for more free medical lessons* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFPvnkCZbHfBvV8ApBBE0vA?sub_confirmation=1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For books and more information on these topics https://www.amazon.com/shop/jjmedicine Support future lessons and lectures ➜ https://www.patreon.com/jjmedicine Check out the best tool to help grow your YouTube channel (it’s helped me!) https://www.tubebuddy.com/jjmedicine Follow me on Twitter! ➜ https://twitter.com/JJ_Medicine Come join me on Facebook! ➜ https://www.facebook.com/JJ-Medicine-100642648161192/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Check Out Some of My Other Lessons* Medical Terminology - The Basics - Lesson 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04Wh2E9oNug Infectious Disease Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwW0Bkc6c66uDACkzotaK26b Dermatology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwW3dgORRNmk_MZvnWpZx_lW Pharmacology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwWPWcV9lZTh-Qxv0gYakQXR Hematology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwW8Ajo1dmxdj4EYEKcbtGju Rheumatology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwWDvuhasXsuTFXJp05wwUle Endocrinology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwUuRSzhploohnaWVvbVZ7ZP Nephrology Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRjNoiRtdFwXRSwrFQK5WwWZLk1Las8v8 Fatty Acid Synthesis Pathway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuQS_LpNMzo Wnt/B Catenin Signaling Pathway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGVP4J9jpgs Upper vs. Lower Motor Neuron Lesions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itNd74V53ng Lesson on the Purine Synthesis and Salvage Pathway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2KFVvI8Akk Gastrulation | Formation of Germ Layers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Kkn0SECJ4 Introductory lesson on Autophagy (Macroautophagy): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UmSVKzHc5yA