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What Causes Redness Of Face?
Question: People say my face is lobster red and I'm not sure what to think.
Brief Answer:
polycythemia is causing the red face
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are worried that people are saying your face is real red. the redness of your face is a direct relation to the elevated blood counts. The extra red blood cells wil cause your face to flush and be red all the time.
The best way to reduce your blood counts is to donate blood at a locval blood donor center
In summary
1. facial redness due to polycythemia
2. reduce blood counts with regular blood donation
I hope i answered your question. If you have any further questions or concerns pleas return to HCM
polycythemia is causing the red face
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
You are worried that people are saying your face is real red. the redness of your face is a direct relation to the elevated blood counts. The extra red blood cells wil cause your face to flush and be red all the time.
The best way to reduce your blood counts is to donate blood at a locval blood donor center
In summary
1. facial redness due to polycythemia
2. reduce blood counts with regular blood donation
I hope i answered your question. If you have any further questions or concerns pleas return to HCM
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