By Fitness 
Polycythemia vera is a chronic blood disorder in which the bone marrow produces too many red blood cells.
1. Can Oriental medicine cure polycythemia vera?
Currently, there is no scientific evidence proving that Oriental medicine can cure polycythemia vera.
2. Can polycythemia vera be cured?
Polycythemia vera is caused by a genetic mutation that causes overproduction of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
Currently, there is no complete cure for polycythemia vera.
Polycythemia vera is caused by a genetic mutation that causes overproduction of red blood cells in the bone marrow.
3. Age of polycythemia vera
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As you age, your body becomes more sensitive to the genetic mutations that are the main cause of polycythemia vera.
However, according to records at the Central Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, the age of the disease is gradually decreasing, with the number of new cases appearing in the 30-40 age group.
4. Is polycythemia vera difficult to treat?
Treating polycythemia vera is not too difficult if detected and treated early.
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5. Care for polycythemia vera patients at home
Caring for someone with polycythemia vera at home is an important part of the treatment process.
About nutrition:
- Drink plenty of water: Helps thin the blood, reducing the risk of blood clots.
- Limit iron-rich foods such as liver, red meat, egg yolks… to avoid increased red blood cell production.
- Increase eating green vegetables and fruits: Provides fiber, vitamins and minerals to help the body stay healthy.
- Limit foods high in salt: Helps control blood pressure.
Lifestyle changes:
- Exercise regularly: Gentle exercises such as walking and yoga help improve blood circulation and reduce stress.
- Get proper rest: Avoid overwork and make sure you get enough sleep.
- Avoid vigorous activities: such as heavy lifting and excessive exercise can increase the risk of blood clots.
- Clean personal hygiene: Helps prevent infection.
Compliance with treatment:
- Use the medication exactly as your doctor has advised: Do not increase or decrease the dosage or stop taking the medication arbitrarily.
- Monitor for medication side effects: If you have any side effects, tell your doctor immediately.
6. Cost of treating polycythemia vera
The cost of treating primary polycythemia vera is not small.
- Disease stage: Early-stage disease often has lower treatment costs than late-stage disease.
- Treatment: Different treatments will have different costs.
- Medical facilities: Treatment costs in private hospitals are often higher than in public hospitals.
- Complications: If complications occur, treatment costs will increase significantly.
Patients should consult their doctor to choose the treatment method that best suits their family’s financial situation.
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