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What Causes Persistent Leg And Abdominal Pain Along With Headaches?

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Posted on Thu, 17 Aug 2017
Question: I have a history of kidney cancer. With that my recent blood work has went from iron defenency to, high red blood cell, high white blood, high hemoglobin and hemocraton. Could this mean? I have leg pain and abdominal pain and have spells of headaches with severe hot flashes and vomiting.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Are you on supplements for blood production?

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have reviewed your information fully. Your symptoms are suggestive of polycythemia vera. This is a condition where excess blood cells, especially red cells are produced. The increased mass causes slow flow and symptoms such as headaches, high blood pressure, leg pains, etc. This is more likely if you are on supplements to help boost blood cells production.

In all, upload the report to me. Possibility of polycythemia. Discuss this with your doctor for investigations and management.

I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (3 hours later)
I was taking 350 mg of iron. I have took myself off of it. Could this be the cause of the elevated blood counts?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Possibly!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This might be the cause. Now that you have stopped, we will be able to monitor in 1-2months and see the trend.

I wish you well and do keep me updated.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Thank you for your help.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Keep me updated with your progress!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I will suggest that you do as recommended. Keep me updated with your progress.

I wish you well.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Persistent Leg And Abdominal Pain Along With Headaches?

Brief Answer: Are you on supplements for blood production? Detailed Answer: Hi, I have reviewed your information fully. Your symptoms are suggestive of polycythemia vera. This is a condition where excess blood cells, especially red cells are produced. The increased mass causes slow flow and symptoms such as headaches, high blood pressure, leg pains, etc. This is more likely if you are on supplements to help boost blood cells production. In all, upload the report to me. Possibility of polycythemia. Discuss this with your doctor for investigations and management. I hope this helps. I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.